Legat publishers tubingen, germany number of pages. Iran has secret weapons that could punish the enemies in. China and the soviet union soon replaced the us becoming major supplier of arms to iran from 1980s until now. Kult of athena books leg000002 lexicon of arms and armor from iran a study of symbols and terminology both a companion title for persian archery and swordsmanship and arms and armour of iran, as well as a standalone title, the book lexicon of arms and armor from iran. Media in category coats of arms of iran the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. Khorasanis work in arms and armor from iran delivers in an area of study that needs. Aca is a nonpartisan, nonprofit membership organization, and your financial support makes a difference.
Iran in particular, has a fascinating history with armored vehicles, with a major hazy period shortly before and the decade after the 1979 revolution. In december 2006 the unsc imposed a partial embargo on the export of technology related to nuclear weapon delivery systems to iran, which includes certain technologies which can be used in conventional military applications. Review of the book lexicon of arms and armor from iran. A study of symbols and terminology that will feature the inventory of arms and armor of another iranian museum the cultural institution of the museums of bonyad. Folks, i have a copy of manouchehr khorasanis arms and armor from iran. Inside irans deadly armory and its capabilities to fight.
Banning iran from investing in nuclear and missile technology abroad, including investment in uranium mining. Hunter epic cinematic music royalty free war forever aggressive epic music best military collection of. All donations send to this specific paypal address will be used for acquiring books or other items for the site and not for private use. U iranian weapons smuggling activities in afghanistan. The iranian cultural influence in the region and the iranian search for independence 3. The exhaustive photographs and detailed specifications, taken alone, are a. The bronze age to the end of the qajar period both a piece of vital scholarship and a beautiful art book you will turn to. This book is the result of years of research in the field of iranian arms and armor, i llustrating for the first time a selected array of iranian arms and armor from ten iranian museums. Khorasani consulting gallery 5 arms and armor from iran.
To prohibit military assistance to countries that engage in arms transfers and activities with respect to iran, and for other purposes. He is preparing his second book lexicon of arms and armor from iran. In march 2007 the unsc added an embargo on arms exports from iran. The west, including the united states, felt that the war aided in both the containment of iran and the exhaustion. There are a total of 69 iran small arms list current and former types entries in the military factory. These are not latestgeneration capabilities, and they wouldnt defeat the u. Khorasani consulting lexicon of arms and armor from iran. The arms control association depends on the generous contributions of individuals who share our goal of promoting public understanding of and support for effective arms control policies. A study of symbols and terminolgy has been published and will be available for sale in october. Manouchehr moshtagh khorasani hardcover, 560 pages, published 2010. Many secondary iranian sources on art, history, and military history are also included as well as the primary period sources. He is the author of several books in this field arms and armor from iran the bronze age to the end of the qajar period, 2006. Where did iran get its military arms over the last 70 years.
This means that if tehran and another country agree on the supply of such products, either tehran or the other country must seek permission for it at the. Historical martial arts of iran, by manouchehr moshtagh khorasani. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. I recently received my copy of arms and armor from iran. After islamic revolution in 1979 cruel sanction started against iran. If the current trajectory of arms deliveries continues, it appears that countries such as iran, russia and china are set to become the middle easts main weapons suppliers. Leg000002 lexicon of arms and armor from iran a study. A detailed series of maps, line drawings and tables accompany the over 600 blackandwhite images, 2,800 color images that bring dr. Khorasanis opus to life, all printed on highgloss paper, making arms and armor from iran. Primary suppliers included the united states, britain, france, west germany, italy, israel, and the soviet union. It also provides clear evidence of irans role in supplying a range of other ordnance. Both a companion title for persian archery and swordsmanship and arms and armour of iran, as well as a standalone title, the book lexicon of arms and armor from iran. With over 5700 entries, the book lexicon of arms and armor from iran.
Supreme leader khamenei sits as the apex of irans hardliners, who dominate several decisionmaking and advisory councils as well as the islamic revolutionary guard corps irgc. The bronze age to the end of the qajar period by dr manouchehr moshtagh khorasani, 2006. Iran will seek to modernize its forces by purchasing advanced weapons systems once a united nations arms embargo expires next year, the pentagon is warning in a new report. This is, without a doubt, the best reference work on arms and armor, concerning any culture or any period, that i have ever seen. If anything, the world looked upon the iraniraq war with some relief. Specifically, ive been fascinated by the development of armor since world war i. The influence of weapons and armors between persia, india, and greece during the iron age an interactive qualifying project report submitted to the faculty of the worcester polytechnic institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of science by noor ali gabriel r. Russiairan arms trade council on foreign relations. A study of symbols and terminology provides a sound and solid base of terminology of arms and armor in persian so. From 1925 to the iranian revolution in 1979, iran was mostly equipped with western hardware. To find out more about this superb publication and to order direct, please visit. Decades of sanctions have forced iran to develop a sizable domestic arms industry.
Compared to his previous compendia especially arms and armor from iran. Establishing a complete arms embargo on iran, banning the sale of battle tanks, armoured combat vehicles, large calibre artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles or missile systems to iran. Iran has equipped hezbollah with weapons ranging from the katyusha122 rocket, to the russian strela2 sa7 surfacetoair missile sam, as well as antitank guided missiles. The publishing of fundamental arms and armor from iran khorasani. Arms and armor from iran is a both a treasure trove with its fantastic photos and descriptions and a key to countless other treasure troves for the history of persia is prominent in the histories of eastern and western civilization. The flow of russian conventional weapons to irannotably sophisticated surfacetoair defense missileshas increased markedly of late, complicating u. Islamic arms and armor were often decorated with a wide variety of quranic passages and pious invocations, which functioned as expressions of piety, as powerful defenses in the form of talismans, or simply as visually pleasing ornament.
Iran has secret weapons that could punish the enemies in the furthest points, general claims. Both a companion title for persian archery and swordsmanship and arms and armour of iran, as well as a standalone title, the book lexicon of arms and armor. Islamic arms and armor essay the metropolitan museum. The result of over a decade of research, this massive three inches thick and 9. A study of symbols and terminology provides a sound and solid base of terminology of arms and armor in persian so that military historians, historians, museum curators, researchers and collectors and also people interested in. Islamic republic of iran gained an expensive experience during iraq invasion for about 25 years ago while all of western countries was supporting iraqi vampire saddam husain. Top 10 most powerful weapons of iran social media military defense song.
Iraqs close ally, the soviet union, was distressed with iraqi expansionist moves but happy to see the spread of irans muslim fundamentalism checked. The history of the us, russia and china supplying arms to iran. This has been a very long project studying all stages of the persian language. Iran small arms anti armor missiles and weapons man. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Iran small arms anti armor missiles and weapons man portable weapons discussion in iranian defence forum started by yavar, dec 26, 2014. A study of symbols and terminology manouchehr moshtagh khorasani. Thus, this thread is dedicated to the many armored vehicles imported, operated, and built by iran. Whether it is the finely crafted shamshir sought for its beauty and deadly prowess, the scientists of many. Our analysis, largely shared by other nonproliferation experts and scientists, is that this deal is an effective, comprehensive. The bronze age to the end of the qajar period for sale. Avestan, old persian, middle persian and new persian searching for arms and armor related terminology in different. You can support the site by donating items stickers, papers, books, pdf, images and other items or financially using the paypal button below. View more articles from bulletin of the city art museum of st. Evidence from a ninecountry investigation 7 introduction the report focuses primarily on smallcalibre ammunition, which is an oftenneglectedbut operationally criticalcomponent of the african arms trade. Entries are listed by initial year of service descending. The bronze age to the end of the qajar period, which encompasses not only the holdings of some 10 different museums but also private collections, is an extremely impressive volume, some three inches thick, fully.
A study of symbols and terminology provides a sound and solid base of terminology of arms. Linguistic terms describing different types of armour in. Dear friends, it is my great pleasure to announce that my new book lexicon of arms and armor from iran. United kingdom, france, russia, china, and germany announced a joint comprehensive plan of action to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. A study of symbols and terminology provides a sound and solid base of terminology of arms and armor in persian so that military historians, historians, museum curators, researchers. Isa adrian cabassa, razmafzar candidate from minneapolis, minnesota usa. Its hard to come by books that focus on the weapons of the erawhat few there are in english tend to focus on history, numismatics, art, or culture. The bronze age to the end of the qajar period, tubingen, 2006, and lexicon of. Lexicon of arms and armor from iran by dr manouchehr moshtagh khorasani, 9783932942310, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The bronze age to the end of the qajar period by khorasani, dr manouchehr moshtagh isbn. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. My initial response to this book can be described in one word. A study of symbols and terminology this book provides the most complete list of terms for arms and armour produced so far in english for several of the persian languages spoken in iran over the past three millennia. World museum of man lexicon of arms and armor from iran.