Though Lebanon is a quite small country located on the Mediterranean Sea, its position and neighbors and many other elements have made it a relatively important country.

The author of this book has analyzed the history and background and the Christian parties of Lebanon in great detail. He discussed the role that these Christian parties have played in various aspects of life in this country and Lebanon's relations with the United States and Israel.

Hosseinian also introduces the major parties of Lebanon in separate discussions.

Sadr of Bokhara *Compiled by Mohammad Jan Shakouri Bokhari *Edited by Safa Akhavan *Published by the Center for Documents and Diplomatic History Bokhara was the last independent state in Central Asia. This region regained its independence in 1991 after the Soviet Union collapsed.

This book is based on records kept by one of the political figures of the region where Sharif Jan Makhdoum Sadr lived. This book also analyzes the cultural and social affinities between Iran and Mavaroll-Nahr (Bokhara).

Bokhara is located in Uzbekistan and the people speak Persian.

The Armenian Iranians *Author: Andranik Hovian *Editor: Kazem Sadat Ashkevari *Publisher: Cultural Research Bureau This book is part of a series entitled "What Do I Know About Iran?" The author discusses the origins of the Armenians, their history in Iran, their religious beliefs, literature, rituals, festivals, education system, press and art.