{"product_id":"shahnameh-of-ancient-iran-comes-alive-in-the-saga-of-the-shahanshas","title":"Shahnameh of Ancient Iran Comes Alive in The Saga of The Shahanshas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adi F. 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