A.K.S. Lambton was a distinguished British historian, recognized as a leading authority on medieval and early modern Persian history. Her work delved deeply into the Persian language, Islamic political theory, and the intricacies of Persian social organization. Lambton's rigorous scholarship offered profound insights into the foundational elements of Persian society and governance. She made significant contributions to the field of Oriental studies, leaving a lasting legacy through her meticulous analysis and comprehensive understanding of Persian history and culture.
This work, a companion to Professor Lambton's Persian Grammar (also available in a Students' edition), is intended mainly for the student of contemporary Persian. It will, however, also be a useful handbook for those who wish to read classical Persian literature. The Persian-English and English-Persian sections contain a wide range of the more common words and phrases.