'Note by Sir A Lyall on affairs in Persia'
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Note by Sir A Lyall on affairs in Persia'
- Creator:
- Author: Sir Alfred Comyn Lyall, Knight
- Date:
- 1888/1888
- Description:
- Abstract: In this printed memorandum, Sir Alfred Comyn Lyall outlines his concerns relating to recent reforms in Persia implemented by the Shah under the guidance of Sir Henry Drummond Wolff. Consideration is given to:the 'general and indefinite' nature of the recent decree and the lack of measures in place to uphold itthe public perception of the Persian Governmentthe possible negative impact on the reputation of the English if the reforms fail or prove unpopularEnglish-Russian relations; in particular their conflicting ideas regarding governance and reform in Persia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences and terminates at f 11 as it is part of a larger physical volume; this number is written in pencil, is circled, and is located in the top right corner of the recto side of the folio.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- International relations
Law reform
Social reform
HM Ambassador to Iran - Geographic region:
- Persia
- Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000833.0x000095_ar
81055/vdc_100000000833.0x000095_en
IOR/L/PS/18/C60
IOR/L/PS/18/C60