It is scarcely surprising that Persiaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â‚¬ a land where civilization has flourished at a high level for nearly three thousand years--should abound in worldly wisdom. This book illustrates some of the many ways in which Persian culture has influenced Persiaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s neighbours, and become a legacy to the whole world.