Table of Contents

Table of contents-
List of maps viii
Preface ix
Introduction xiii
Chronology 1
List of abbreviations 11
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha’I Faith 13
Further Reading 370
Bibliography 372
Thematic Index 388

About the Author

Peter Smith is the Social Sciences Co- ordinator at Mahido University International College in Thailand, where he teaches world history, sociology and anthropology. He is the author of several books in the field of Baha'i Studies, including 'The Babi and Bahai'I Religions' ( Cambridge University press) and 'The Baha'I Faith: A Short History ( Oneworld).