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Iran: A Beginner's Guide

Paperback by Katouzian, Homa

Iran: A Beginner's Guide

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ISBN:
9781780742724
Publication Date:
6 Jun 2013
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oneworld Publications
Pages:
272 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 12 - 14 Sep 2025
Iran: A Beginner's Guide

Description

Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has been locked in conflict with the United States and Europe. Personified in the West by a series of bogeymen from Ayatollah Khomeini to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, this villainous mask obscures a far more complex identity, forged by a vibrant and chaotic history. Revealing the country's true face, acclaimed expert Homa Katouzian delves deep into Iran's past, exploring how an ancient civilization at a crossroads of diverse dynasties and religions grew to become an ethnically, linguistically, and culturally rich nation. Centuries of arbitrary rule and revolution - from the first Persian empires to the Green Movement - are brought to life as Katouzian offers fresh insight into this fascinating country. Asking where its future may lie post-Arab Spring, this is the perfect primer for understanding a country characterized by constant flux and controversy.

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