Abbas Amanat

A masterfully researched history of Iran from 1501 to 2009 The defiant spirit of Iran is brought to life in this monumental history of the past 500 years.”—Richard Spencer, The Times (London) “A majestic work that goes a long way in unraveling . . . the country’s enigmas and apparent contradictions.”—Ervand Abrahamian, New York Review of Books This history of...