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Understanding Iran : everything you need to know, from Persia to the Islamic Republic, from Cyrus to Khamenei
/ William R. Polk
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St. Martin's Griffin
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2016
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First revised paperback edition.
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| Central 2nd Fl - HBR Non-Fic | 955 P | CHECK SHELVES | |
| Central 2nd Fl - HBR Non-Fic | 955 P | CHECK SHELVES |
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| Edition |
First revised paperback edition.
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| Description |
xxxi, 253 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
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| Note |
"New introduction and afterword"--Cover.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-243) and index.
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| Summary |
A historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture, predicting its eventual cultural and military dominance in the Middle East, while illuminating factors commonly misunderstood by the West, including the oppression of its citizens and their negative regard of Western policy.
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| Contents |
Becoming Iranian -- Being Iranian -- Shahs, Ulama and Western powers -- From political revolution through social revolution to violent revolution -- The revolutionary regime -- The United States and Iran today.
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| ISBN |
023010343X (paperback) :
9780230103436 (paperback) :
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