Literacy in the Persianate World – Writing and the Social Order

Discover the fascinating journey of Persian's written history with Literacy in the Persianate World – Writing and the Social Order by Brian Spooner. Published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2012, this comprehensive hardback edition spans 456 pages and delves into the intricate evolution of Persian script from the 6th century B.C. to the present day.

Explore the transformative phases of Persian writing and its extensive geographical influence, reaching from the Balkans to Central China. Spooner meticulously examines pivotal events, such as the Arab-Islamic conquest and the British imperial adoption of Persian, while offering comparative analyses with Chinese and Latin texts. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reassess traditional literacy studies and understand the profound impact of Persian on social life and customs. Perfect for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the intellectual life of Iran, this book is an essential addition to your library.