{"product_id":"fortress-of-the-forgotten-ones-9781960385512","title":"Fortress of the Forgotten Ones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Armory Square Prize for South Asian Literature in Translation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFortress of the Forgotten Ones\u003c\/em\u003e, Fahmida Riaz transports readers to fifth-century Ctesiphon, the zenith of the Sassanian Empire, in a brilliant historical novel that blends rich cultural memory with striking political relevance. Set against the backdrop of fire worshippers, Parsi kings, and the ancient Avesta, this ambitious tale follows Mazdak, the first socialist revolutionary in history, as he challenges the power structures of his time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith vivid depictions of the Great Palace of King Qobad, the lands of the White Huns, and the impoverished masses, Riaz delves deep into the forces of history that shaped Mazdak's quest for social justice. A masterpiece of historical fiction, \u003cem\u003eFortress of the Forgotten Ones\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful meditation on erasure, cultural identity, and the fight for justice that resonates with our contemporary world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Open Letter Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781960385512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 215","brand":"Fahmida Riaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52197256921269,"sku":"9781960385512","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b1902ed2-a8dd-48ee-8a58-0ec2151d26f7.jpg?v=1769622814","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fortress-of-the-forgotten-ones-9781960385512","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}