
Since The Beginning Of Recorded History, Iran/persia Has Been One Of The Most Important World Civilizations. Iran Remains A Distinct Civilization Today Despite Its Status As A Major Islamic State With Broad Regional Influence And Its Deep Integration Into The Global Economy Through Its Vast Energy Reserves. Yet The Close Attention Paid To Iran In Recent Decades Stems From The Impact Of The 1979 Revolution, Which Unleashed Ideological Shock Waves Throughout The Middle East That Reverberate To This Day. Many Observers Look At Iran Through The Prism Of The Islamic Republic's Adversarial Relationship With The Us, Israel, And Sunni Nations In Its Region, Yet As Michael Axworthy Shows In Iran: What Everyone Needs To Know®, There Is Much More To Contemporary Iran Than Its Fraught And Complicated Foreign Relations. He Begins With A Concise Account Of Iranian History From Ancient Times To The Late Twentieth Century, Following That With Sharp Summaries Of The Key Events Since The1979 Revolution. The Final Section Of The Book Focuses On Iran Today--its Culture, Economy, Politics, And People--and Assesses The Challenges That The Nation Will Face In Coming Years. Iran Will Be An Essential Overview Of A Complex And Important Nation That Has Occupied World Headlines For Nearly Four Decades.
This book investigates the historical trajectory and contemporary socio-political landscape of Iran to move beyond the narrow focus on its adversarial foreign relations. Michael Axworthy, a noted scholar of Iranian history, utilizes a synthesis of historical records and political analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of the nation. He argues that understanding Iran requires a balanced examination of its ancient heritage, the transformative 1979 revolution, and its current internal dynamics.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and readers frequently cite this work as a highly accessible and balanced primer for those seeking to understand the complexities of modern Iran. It is widely regarded as a foundational text for students and general readers who require a clear, concise synthesis of a multifaceted national history.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190232978
ISBN-13:
9780190232979
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