Mage Publishers Kermanshah: City and Province, 1800-1945 History

Explore the historical significance of a vital Iranian gateway with Kermanshah: City and Province, 1800-1945. Published by Mage Publishers, this book examines a region that served as a major commercial transit station between Iraq and Iran. For centuries, Kermanshah acted as a central hub for trade and a gathering point for pilgrims traveling to the holy shrines of Kerbela and Najaf. Author Willem Floor provides a detailed look at the city's development, specifically focusing on its rise as an important bandar, or entrepot. The text sheds light on a period when Kermanshah was the government's most significant non-oil revenue earner, particularly between 1920 and 1925. This work fills a gap in historical records, offering a deep study of a city and province that has often been overlooked by mainstream historians. It is an essential read for those interested in Middle Eastern social and cultural history.