The History of Beyhaqi: The History of Sultan Mas"ud of Ghazna, 1030-1041: Introduction and Translation of Years 421-423 A.H. (1030-1032 A.D.) v. I This is the first complete translation, with detailed commentary, of the surviving volumes of Beyhaqi"s massive project. The historian"s writings, dealing with the years 1030--1041, combine astute criticism and wry humor with an unobtrusive display of mastery of the learned literature of the time, both in Arabic and Persian. Full description