Mr Khwnd 1433-1498 / Wilken Friedrich 1777-1840
Mohammedis Filii Chavendschahi Vvlgo Mirchondi Historia Samanidarvm Persice, edited by Fridericus Wilken, presents the history of the Samanid dynasty as narrated by the Persian historian Mirkhond (Muhammad ibn Khavandshah ibn Mahmud), who lived from 1433 to 1498. This edition, translated into Latin with historical annotations and indices, makes Mirkhondâs work accessible to a wider audience. Based on a codex from the Göttingen Library, this publication offers insights into the political, cultural, and social dynamics of the Samanid empire, a significant period in the history of Persia and Central Asia. The text provides valuable source material for historians and scholars interested in Islamic history and the medieval Middle East.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.