The History of Iran
, by Daniel, Elton L.- ISBN: 9780313375095 | 0313375097
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 1/16/2012
Iran, also known as Persia, has over 2,500 years of history. It is one of the world's first truly multicultural empires, and modern-day Iran is based upon one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. Today, Iran is populated by over 74 million residents, and 10 percent of the world's oil reserves are within its borders.