Revolutionary Iran

Name: Revolutionary Iran
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SKU: 9780141990330
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A History of the Islamic Republic Second Edition

By Michael Axworthy

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Revolutionary Iran by Michael Axworthy offers a comprehensive exploration of Iran's complex history from the fall of the Shah in 1979 through the various challenges faced by the Islamic Republic. The book delves into the ideological struggles, political dynamics, and cultural transformations that have shaped Iran's journey over the decades, providing a nuanced understanding of the country's enduring revolutionary spirit. It is an insightful account for anyone interested in Middle Eastern politics and history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding the dynamic history and intriguing complexities of Iran from the 1979 revolution to the present day. Written with a balanced perspective, it provides an insightful analysis into the cultural, political, and ideological shifts in the country, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts and those curious about Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Revolutionary Iran

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Revolutionary Iran offers a comprehensive history of revolutionary Iran, providing essential insights for understanding the country today.

For some 40 years, the Islamic Republic has withstood widespread condemnation, sanctions, and endured sustained attacks by Iraq in an eight-year war. Many policymakers today wish that Iran would somehow just disappear as a problem. However, with Iran's unwavering commitment to a nuclear programme and its reputation as a disruptive force in Syria, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and elsewhere, this seems unlikely to happen anytime soon.

An unending stream of assertions about the revolution finally winding down continues to be contradicted by events, as Iran's institutions remain formidable.

Esteemed as the definitive history on this subject, this work is authored by one of the world's foremost experts.

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Revolutionary Iran by Michael Axworthy is highly regarded for its insightful exploration of Iran's evolution since 1979, presenting a balanced view of the Islamic Republic as an unpredictable pseudo-democracy. The book is praised for its combination of scholarly precision and engaging narrative style, particularly in its analysis of the Iran-Iraq war and the revolutionary regime. Reviewers commend Axworthy for his fair and scholarly approach, enriched with cultural references, and for offering a nuanced perspective on Iran's complex history and politics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141990330

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 560

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History & Military Michael Axworthy Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Michael Axworthy is the author of The Sword of Persia and Iran- Empire of the Mind, which established him as one of the world's principal experts on the country. He was head of the Iran Section of the British Foreign Office from 1998-2000 and senior lecturer and Director of the Centre for Persian and Iranian Studies at the University of Exeter. He died in 2019.