Victorian Holocaust

Discover the harrowing tale of one of Iran's darkest chapters with "Victorian Holocaust" by Mohammad Gholi Majd. Published in 2017 by the University Press of America, this compelling hardback spans 134 pages of in-depth research and analysis. Majd sheds light on the Great Famine of 1869-1873, an event that stands as a monumental disaster in Iranian history, resulting in the loss of 10 to 12 million lives—an astonishing two-thirds of the population at the time.

Utilizing a diverse array of primary sources, including reports from American missionaries, this book meticulously details the widespread devastation and the social conditions that led to such a catastrophic event. "Victorian Holocaust" not only provides a scholarly investigation into the famine but also serves as an important reminder of the human capacity for suffering and resilience in the face of tragedy. A must-read for anyone interested in Iranian history, social conditions, and the impact of natural disasters on society.