Ansari, Ali M.
Iran (Polity Histories)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509541515
- author:
- Ansari, Ali M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 11.4 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ali Ansari's insightful exploration of Iran's complex history reveals a nation torn between its desire for modernity and its adherence to traditional values. From the country's decline as a Great Power in the 19th century to its recent civil unrest, Ansari masterfully weaves together the threads of Iran's turbulent past.
Through a series of revolutionary movements, including the Constitutional Revolution of 1906 and the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Ansari sheds light on how Iran's experience of history has shaped its relationship with the West and its own people. This thought-provoking book offers a nuanced understanding of a nation struggling to reconcile its past with the challenges of the modern world.
With 160 pages of in-depth analysis, Ansari's book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Iran's modern identity.
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