A Dynastic History of Iran: From the Qajars to the Pahlavis

ISBN-13: 9781009224642 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022

Mehran Kamrava

Opis

Explores the political history of modern Iran, considering the myriad factors that facilitated the rise and fall of the last two dynasties.

Recenzje

'This rich and engaging book takes a giant step toward understanding the nuances and subtleties of monarchical rule in Iran, providing a critical piece in the larger puzzle of how these monarchies exercised gamesmanship and what ultimately led to their collapse. This study will interest a wide readership in a variety of disciplines.' Mahmood Monshipouri, San Francisco State University

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Qajar autocracy; 3. The Constitutional Revolution; 4. The new dynasty; 5. Iran and great game politics; 6. Dynasty consolidated; 7. Economic development, political underdevelopment; 8. The gendarme of the region; 9. The monarchy's end; 10. Conclusion.