The Western Christian Presence in the Russias and Qājār Persia, c.1760–c.1870
Author | : Thomas O'Flynn |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 1141 |
Release | : 2017-08-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004313545 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004313540 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Western Christian Presence in the Russias and Qājār Persia, c.1760–c.1870 written by Thomas O'Flynn and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 1141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of The 2018 Saidi-Sirjani Book Award The Western Christian Presence in the Russias and Qājār Persia, c.1760–c.1870 recalls two long neglected European and North American missionary ventures in the Caucasus and Imperial Persia. It investigates the activities of Protestant and Catholic missionaries and provides valuable insights on the social and political backdrop of their experiences.