Baha'is of Iran Transcaspia and the Caucasus

Despite growing interest in the Baha'is of Iran research on the history of this often-persecuted minority community has been limited by the availability of sources. 'The Baha'is of Iran Transcaspia and the Caucasus' will help to fill this gap by assembling for the first time original material from Russian archives. Volume 1 of this set showcases letters from the Rozen collection including those of diplomats army officers and scholars candidly revealing the Russian perspective on developments concerning the Baha'is in Iran and Russia. In addition to the complete texts in their original languages the authors provide both annotated translations and analytical introductions which supply essential background information thus making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Babi and Baha'i history the history of religion and minorities Russo-Persian relations or Qajar Iran.