A Historical Atlas of Iran

by Fred Ramen

For thousands of years, the region occupied today by the nation of Iran has been an important trade link between the Mesopotamian civilizations and the civilizations of India and China. With great empires that rivaled the culture of the Greek city-states, the Persian Empire flourished over the centuries. Through the use of historical and modern maps, young readers will understand how Arab invaders conquered the land and introduced Islam. With a thorough overview of Iranian history that includes a discussion of U.S. involvement in the region, this book is a selection to which students may continually refer.

64 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Fred Ramen was a writer and computer programmer who lived in New York City. He authored Individual Rights and Civic Responsibility: The Right to Freedom from Searches, and two titles-Influenza and Tuberculosis-in the series Epidemics: Deadly Diseases Throughout History for the Rosen Publishing Group. Fred's interests included the American Civil War, aikido, and the novels of Raymond Chandler. He was a semifinalist in the 1997 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.