In the Land of the Lion and Sun

<p><strong>From 1866 to 1881 English physician C. J. Wills traveled extensively through Iran while serving in the Indo-European Telegraph Department.</strong> With a keen eye for observation Wills produced a vivid and intimate account of Qajar-era Iran-rich in detail about daily life popular customs and beliefs arts and crafts and the health and communication systems that lay at the heart of his professional expertise.</p><p>First published in the late nineteenth century In the <em>Land of the Lion and Sun</em> offers an unparalleled window into the social and cultural fabric of Iran at a time of profound transformation. As the second volume in Mage's Persia Observed series this edition sheds new light not only on a complex historical period but also on the attitudes curiosities and prejudices of the European travelers who documented it.</p><p>This new edition includes a critical introduction by historian Abbas Amanat who situates Wills' career and writings within the broader context of British-Iranian relations and provides a nuanced assessment of his perspective on Qajar Iran.</p>