A History of Modern Iran

ISBN-13: 9781107198340 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 268 str.

Ervand Abrahamian

Opis

A succinct and highly readable narrative of modern Iran from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

Recenzje

'The book's greatest achievement is that it helps the reader to straightforwardly navigate historical events since late nineteenth century that have shaped today's Iran. [It] unquestionably is a distinguished reference for those looking for a beautifully written narrative of contemporary history of Iran.' Seyed Ali Alavi, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Spis treści

Introduction, 1. 'Royal despots': state and society under the Qajars; 2. Reform, revolution, and the Great War; 3. The iron fist of Reza Shah; 4. The nationalist interregnum; 5. Muhammad Reza Shah's White Revolution; 6. The Islamic Republic; Notes; Bibliography; Further reading; Index.