The Shahnameh is the great national epic of Persia and one of the greatest works in world literature. This prodigious narrative, composed by the poet Firdowsi between 980 and 1010, tells the story of pre-Islamic Perisa, beginning in the mythic time of creation through till the Arab invasions of the 7th century.
Featuring tales of angels and devils, witches and sorcerors, and even giants and warrior-champions, the Shahnamah's pages are unforgettable moments of emotion, courage, sorrow and triumph. Introducing to the world famous characters such as Rostam and Ahriman, the Persian Book of Kings rightfully takes it places among cultural literary classics such as the Mahabharata and Dante's Divine Comedy.