Don Juan of Persia: A Shi'ah Catholic, 1560-1604 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258855031)

Don Juan of Persia: A Shi'ah Catholic, 1560-1604 is a historical biography written by George Le Strange. The book tells the story of Juan Baptista, a Persian prince who converted to Catholicism and became a prominent figure in the court of the Spanish King Philip II. Baptista was born into a prominent Shi'ah Muslim family in Persia in the mid-16th century. However, he was drawn to Christianity after meeting Jesuit missionaries who had come to his country. He eventually converted to Catholicism and traveled to Europe to study theology. In Europe, Baptista became a favorite of King Philip II and was granted the title of Count of Gondomar. He served as an ambassador for the Spanish crown, negotiating treaties and alliances with other European powers. He also worked to promote understanding between the Catholic and Shi'ah communities, using his own experiences to bridge the gap between the two religions. Don Juan of Persia: A Shi'ah Catholic, 1560-1604 is a fascinating look at the life of a man who played a unique role in the history of both Persia and Europe. It offers insight into the complex religious and political issues of the time, and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who sought to bridge the gap between different cultures and faiths.This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. Le Strange
ISBN-10: 1258855038
ISBN-13: 9781258855031
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d