Abstract

 
          The book (The History of Tabaristan) by Ibn Esfandiar is one of the important books that gives valuable information about this turbulent region, which represents a great challenge to the authority of the Abbasid Caliphate.  The  book is  worthy for  research and exploration as it sheds light on the cultural heritage of man in the various areas of life. Throught his works Ibn Esfondiar  is not only interested in monitoring political events and facts, but also in observing events related to cultural aspects that give the greatest benefit of information to the subject of research, including those contained in the book (History  Tabaristan), which included several topics about his country  various aspects of civilization .the researcher is divided into several paragraphs according to   the nature of the material available to Ibn Esfandiar required that the research be: -: the definition of  Ibn Esfandiar and his book,: Tabaristan,: Social aspects, and Economic aspects.