Revolutionary Iran Revolutionary Iran Michael Axworthy

Revolutionary Iran

The Rise and Evolution of the Islamic Republic

by Michael Axworthy

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About This Book

Iran's Islamic Revolution (2013) chronicles modern Iranian history, beginning with the early twentieth-century roots of the 1979 uprising and extending through the aftermath of Ahmadinejad's contested 2009 reelection. The work clarifies common misunderstandings while exploring the nation's domestic political dynamics and cultural conversations.

Who Should Read This?

  • Students examining contemporary international relations
  • Readers seeking deeper knowledge of modern Iranian history
  • People interested in the intersection of religious authority and democratic governance in Middle Eastern nations

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