545 results for 'benbarak iran'

The Unfinished History of the Iran-Iraq War: Faith, Firepower and Iran's Revolutionary Guards Annie Tracy Samuel presents a compelling history of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), one of...

Iran: A Nation in Turmoil Ali Ansari explores Iran's complex history, tracing its struggle to reconcile traditional values with the challenges of modernity. From the country's decline as a Great...

A comprehensive history of modern Iran spans 500 years, exploring how events and institutions are shaped by currents that sometimes reach back centuries. This monumental work delves into the complex...

Explore Iran with confidence and insight. This comprehensive guidebook provides expert advice on what to see and do, as well as practical tips for navigating the country. From the historic bazaars of...

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...

The Politics of Nationalism in Modern Iran by ʿAli MīrʹAnṣari explores the development of nationalism in Iran, tracing the growth of nationalistic ideas and their impact on the state. This book...

A History of Modern Iran by Ervand Abrahamian provides a comprehensive account of Iran's turbulent modern history. From the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, Abrahamian explores the...

Understanding the current conflict between Iraq and Iran is crucial, and this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature and consequences of this ongoing conflict.Based on a research...

Iran: A People Interrupted by Hamid Dabashi is a deeply informed political and cultural narrative that explores the story of Iran over the past two centuries. With unparalleled analysis, Dabashi...

A History of Iran Empire of the Mind by Michael Axworthy offers a comprehensive exploration of this complex nation's rich history. From the ancient Persian empires to the present day, Axworthy...

Iran: What Everyone Needs to Know A concise and insightful overview of Iran's complex history, politics, culture, and economy. Michael Axworthy provides a balanced assessment of this pivotal nation,...

Iran: A Comprehensive Guide to the Country's History, Culture and Travel. This sixth edition of Bradt's Iran provides in-depth background information, history and cultural insights into this...

Iran Air Flying the Homa by Jozef Mols A fascinating story of aviation and survival, Iran Air's history spans over 90 years. From its humble beginnings as a mail service in the 1920s to its...

Contemporary Iran: Politics, Economy and Religion offers a comprehensive introduction to the country's complex developments since 1979. This accessible text explores how Iran, often perceived as...

Iran in World Politics: The Question of the Islamic Republic by Arshin Adib-Moghaddam offers a fresh perspective on the country's development since the 1979 revolution. This thought-provoking...

The shadow war between Israel and Iran has been ongoing for over three decades. Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, Israel's sworn enemies have included Iran and the United States. This conflict...

Iran and Palestine: Past, Present, Future examines the complex relationship between Iran and Palestine, shedding light on the connections between state and authority in the Middle East.This...

For centuries, the history of the Sasanian Empire was largely shaped by linguists and historians of religion. However, in recent years, new syntheses have allowed scholars to better understand the...

Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution explores the country's tumultuous recent history, bringing the story up to date with insightful commentary on key events such as the Iran-Iraq war, the...

Mirrors of the Unseen offers a rare and timely portrait of Iran, introducing readers to its sublime architecture, forests, landscapes, and urban contradictions. Jason Elliot's in-depth exploration of...

The Triple-Axis: Iran's Relations with Russia and China A comprehensive study of the complex relationships between three major world powers. Ariane Tabatabai and Dina Esfandiary examine the energy,...

Fred Halliday's study of twentieth-century Iran is a deeply researched and thought-provoking analysis of the country's uneven capitalist development, state-building and class structure, security and...

Iran, Islam and Democracy: The Politics of Managing Change by Ali M. Ansari A comprehensive analysis of the complex dynamics between Islam and democracy in Iran, this book explores the rise and fall...

The English Job: Understanding Iran and Why It Distrusts Britain by Jack StrawThis book explores Britain's complex relationship with Iran, tracing the roots of their distrust back to the Iran-Iraq...

The Persians: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Iran by Homa Katouzian is a comprehensive history of the region from ancient times to the present day. Written from an Iranian perspective, this...

Captive in Iran: A Remarkable True Story of Hope and Triumph Amid the Horror of Tehran's Brutal Evin Prison In 2009, Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh were arrested in Tehran for secretly...

The Iran-Iraq War - Volume 2: Iran Strikes Back, June 1982-December 1986 This revised edition of Volume 2 takes a detailed look at the Iran-Iraq War from June 1982 to December 1986. The conflict saw...

The Great Famine & Genocide in Iran by Mohammad Gholi provides a comprehensive account of one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. Based on primary sources such as US military records, British...

The Persian Puzzle: A Study of the Tumultuous Relationship Between Iran and America Kenneth Pollack examines the complex history of US-Iran relations, from the fall of the shah to the present day...

The Color Black: Enslavement and Erasure in Iran By Beeta Baghoolizadeh Duke University Press, 2024 In this groundbreaking work, Beeta Baghoolizadeh explores the complex history of Black people in...

A rich and fascinating history of the entwined histories of Iran and America spans two centuries. John Ghazvinian's book explores how these two nations, once allies, became adversaries through four...

The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the U.S., and Iran's Global Ambitions by Arash Azizi A rare insight into the global ambitions that drive Iran's actions, this book examines how the country came to be...

Exploring the pivotal relationship between ancient Mesopotamia and Iran, this book delves into the origins of our modern world.The development of farming, cities, writing, organized religion, and...

Hijabs, Hitchhiking and Hangovers: Lessons from Iran is a coming-of-age travel adventure that follows Rose's journey as she navigates foreign culture clashes, language barriers, and Islamic law. At...

Iran: A complex and nuanced political culture and civilization has rarely been out of the headlines. However, extensive media coverage often hinders our understanding of Iran as an idea, identity,...

The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the U.S., and Iran's Global Ambitions by Arash Azizi A rare insight into the global ambitions underlying Iran's actions, this book examines how the country came to be...

Culture Smart! Iran offers insights into a country full of surprises. With its deep commitment to Islam and pre-Islamic Zoroastrian past still part of everyday culture, Iran is a place where one of...

Terence O'Donnell's memoir of his time in Iran is a rich and nuanced portrait of a nation often misunderstood. For fifteen years, he lived and worked in rural southern Iran, immersing himself in the...

Silk played a pivotal role in Safavid Iran during the 16th and 17th centuries. Luxury textiles were not only used for clothing and furnishings but also served as symbols of power and artistic...

Shirin Ebadi's remarkable life story is one of courage and conviction. A human rights lawyer and activist, she has been a tireless voice for reform in her native Iran, arguing for a new...

Iran's Intellectual Revolution by Mehran Kamrava The Iranian Revolution of 1979 has often overshadowed the country's more subtle transformations in the years that followed. However, as the political...

Dear God Please Bring Freedom to Iran is a powerful account of one woman's fight for human rights and freedom in the face of oppression.The author, Mehnoush Bakhtiari, was a teenager living in Tehran...

Going to Tehran: Why America Must Accept the Islamic Republic of IranThis thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on Iran's foreign policy and its implications for the US. Drawing on years...

A memoir of Iran's tumultuous twentieth-century history, told with wit and provocative detail by Prince Manucher Farmanfarmaian. Born into one of Iran's most powerful aristocratic families, the...

Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: A Reevaluation of US-Iran Relations during the Cold War. This groundbreaking study offers a fresh perspective on the complex partnership between Iran's last shah,...

The Iran-Iraq War: A Military and Strategic History This comprehensive account of the war provides new insights into the conflict through the lens of the Iraqi regime and its senior military...

The Turban for the Crown: The Islamic Revolution in Iran by Said Amir Arjomand This comprehensive history of Iran from 1500 to 1988 explores the complex interplay between politics, society, and...

The Twilight War: A Secret History of America's Thirty-Year Conflict with Iran by David Crist. A detailed and insightful exploration of the complex and often fraught relationship between the United...

Pomegranates & Artichokes: Recipes and Memories of a Journey from Iran to ItalyThis book tells the story of Saghar Setareh's culinary journey from Iran to Italy, where she discovered the rich food...

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: Defining Iran's Military Doctrine Alma Keshavarz explores the development and influence of Iran's elite military force, the IRGC, since the 1979 revolution...

Medicine in Iran: Profession, Practice and Politics, 1800-1925 By H. Ebrahimnejad Palgrave Macmillan US, 2014, 1st edition, 268 pages, paperback. This book explores the transformation of medicine in...

Cinema in Iran: A Selective Annotated Bibliography of Dissertations and Theses by Elizabeth J. Hester provides a comprehensive overview of research on Iranian cinema. This annotated bibliography...

Discover the fascinating story behind Iran's complex history and cultural significance. From the prophet Zoroaster to the present day, Michael Axworthy explores the nation's past in a vivid and...

The Nativist Prophets of Early Islamic Iran: Rural Revolt and Local Zoroastrianism Patricia Crone's latest book explores the Iranian response to Muslim penetration in the countryside, the subsequent...

The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court, 1969-77 by Asadollah Alam. A unique insight into the inner workings of Iran's royal court is offered in this diary, penned by Asadollah...

Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: A Re-evaluation of Iran's Relationship with the United States during the Cold War. This groundbreaking study offers a fresh perspective on the complex partnership...

The Voyage and the Messenger: Iran and Philosophy by Henry Corbin This work explores the inner dimensions of Persian Islamic mysticism, delving into the realms of the unseen self and the numinous...

Maziar Bahari's memoir recounts his harrowing experience in Iran's notorious prison after being wrongly accused of espionage. In 2009, he was detained under false charges and subjected to regular...

Azadeh Moaveni's memoir is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging. Born into an Iranian-American family in suburban America, she struggled to reconcile her dual heritage as she navigated...

The Iran-Iraq War 1980-88 is a study of the ground forces involved in this conflict. The war was sparked by the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and led to one of the largest conventional conflicts of the...

Erin and Iran explores the fascinating cultural encounters between Irish and Iranian societies. This collection of ten essays by North American and European scholars delves into parallel themes in...

The Rise of Modern Despotism in Iran: A Meticulous Political History Ali Rahnema's meticulous political history examines the transformation of Iran from constitutional to despotic monarchy between...

A visual survey of the public myths and collective symbols used in the making of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the subsequent war with Iraq. This book explores how words and images successfully...

The Safavid dynasty's power and influence in early modern Iran was built on a diverse elite. This group included Caucasian slaves and Armenian merchants who played a crucial role in shaping Isfahan's...

Tara Kangarlou's The Heartbeat of Iran offers a unique perspective on a country often misunderstood in the West. Through the personal stories of ordinary Iranians, this book paints a vivid picture of...

Luxury textiles played a vital role in the social and cultural life of Safavid Iran from 1501 to 1722. These sumptuous fabrics were not only used for clothing, furnishing, and architecture but also...

The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis: From CIA Coup to the Brink of War This book provides a detailed analysis of the complex and often contentious history of US-Iran relations, from the...

Savushun is a powerful and poignant novel about life in modern Iran during World War II. Set against the backdrop of Shiraz, a city steeped in history and culture, the story follows Zari, a young...

The Last Shah: America, Iran, and the Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty by Ray Takeyh This book tells the story of how Iran's relationship with the United States shifted from ally to adversary over several...

Sanctions have significant consequences, particularly when imposed by a country with substantial economic influence. The impact on the targeted state's economy and political culture, as well as the...

For over 40 years, the Islamic Republic has defied widespread criticism and international pressure, maintaining its commitment to a nuclear programme and a reputation as a regional troublemaker...

The Iran-Iraq War: A Concise Guide Get to grips with the events of the Iran-Iraq War in just 48 pages. This concise guide provides a clear and engaging analysis of the conflict, which began on...

The Sarikhani Collection: A Rich Tapestry of Ancient Art This beautifully illustrated book explores the art of ancient Iran and Central Asia between 5000 and 2000 BC, a period marked by significant...

The Ernie Diaries: A Motorcycle Adventure from London to Iran in 1973 A defining moment in many young people's lives is the desire to break free from convention and explore the world on two wheels...

Understanding Iran: A Comprehensive History from Persia to the Islamic Republic. This insightful history provides an in-depth exploration of Iran's complex past and its significance for American...

The Iran-Iraq Naval War Volume 1: Opening Blows September-November 1980 explores a pivotal aspect of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the twentieth century. Contrary to popular perception, naval...

The Safavid Iran: A Rebirth of a Persian Empire by Andrew J. Newman offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most fascinating periods. From the 1501 capture of Tabriz to the reign of Sultan...

Stephanie Cronin challenges dominant narratives in histories of Iran and the wider Middle East with this thought-provoking study. By focusing on subaltern social groups, such as the 'dangerous...

Woman Life Freedom: A Collection of Art and First-Person Accounts from Iran's Protests. In September 2022, the death of Jina Mahsa Amini sparked widespread protests across Iran. Women took to the...

Underground: The Secret Life of Videocassettes in Iran By Blake Atwood In 1983, the Iranian government banned home video technology, but technology enthusiasts and everyday citizens responded by...

The Last Living Slut Born in Iran, Bred Backstage is a candid and provocative memoir by Roxana Shirazi. Raised in Tehran with traditional values, Shirazi's life took an unexpected turn when she...

Ashley Dartnell's mother was a glamorous American, her father an Englishman trying to escape his past in Iran. In 1960s Tehran, life for Westerners was rich and privileged, but beneath the surface,...

Azadeh Moaveni's memoir offers a unique perspective on Iran during a tumultuous period in its history. Living and working in Tehran, she found a nation torn between its desire for freedom and...

The Massacre of Political Prisoners in Iran, 1988 by Geoffrey Robertson QC and Sarah Graham is a detailed account of one of the most shocking human rights atrocities of the 20th century. In 1988,...

The Fada'i Guerrillas: A Marxist Revolution in Iran In 1971, a group of Iranian university students turned to revolutionary Marxism as a response to absolutist rule. Ali Rahnema explores how these...

The Wind in My Hair: My Fight for Freedom in Modern IranA powerful memoir from an Iranian journalist in exile, about leaving her country, challenging tradition, and sparking an online movement...

The Hymns of Zoroaster: A New Translation of the Most Ancient Sacred Texts of IranA new translation of the foundation texts of the Zoroastrian religion, the Gathas (songs) composed by Zoraster...

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam offers a fresh perspective on Iran's domestic politics and international relations in this unique exploration. By using musical pieces as a framework, he provides an interactive...

Pedros Bedik's memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of a young man who navigated the complexities of 17th-century diplomacy and theology. Born in an Armenian Christian community, Bedik was...

The Secret War with Iran: A 30-Year Clandestine Struggle Against the World's Most Dangerous Terrorist Power by Ronen Bergman. For over two decades, a hidden war has been waged between the West and...

The Oil Kings: How the US, Iran and Saudi Arabia Changed the Balance of Power in the Middle East by Andrew Scott Cooper. In 1979, a pivotal moment in modern history was set in motion when an oil...

The Iran-Iraq War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th Century, resulting in devastating consequences that still affect the region today. This detailed military history provides a unique...

A life spent at the forefront of international justice is recounted by Judge Charles N. Brower in this memoir. Spanning decades and continents, his story takes readers from the early days as a young...

The Iran-Iraq War - Volume 1, Revised Edition: A Detailed Military History The Iran-Iraq War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century, and its consequences still resonate today. This...

Journalist Jonathan Cook explores the key role Israel played in persuading the Bush administration to invade Iraq as part of a broader plan to reshape the Middle East. He examines how this policy...

Mahnaz Afkhami's life was forever changed when she received a phone call in a New York hotel room in November 1978, informing her that she could never return home again. Declared an apostate and...

The Fate of Third Worldism in the Middle East: Iran, Palestine and Beyond by Rasmus C. Elling and Sune Haugbolle. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a revolutionary idea swept across the globe,...

A powerful and moving memoir from one of the world's most inspiring women. Shirin Ebadi recounts her life story with unflinching honesty, taking readers on a journey through her childhood, marriage,...

Shah Abbas: A Complex Legacy Shah Abbas ruled Iran from 1588 until his death in 1629, leaving a lasting impact on the country's history. His reign was marked by both military victories and strategic...

Art of the Middle East: Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World and Iran brings together an impressive array of new works by artists active today. This revised and expanded edition features 12...