Aside from a few dramatic turnsparticularly irans expulsion of iraqi forces and its invasion of iraq in 1982the eightyear. The islamic republic of iran, formerly known to outsiders as persia, is one of the centers of ancient human civilization. Conservative clerical forces led by ayatollah ruhollah khomeini established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority vested in a learned religious scholar. Given the contrast between islamic republic tyranny and zoroastrianisms positive image, the appeal of irans zoroastrian heritage to modern iranians is understandable. The definitive history of the iraniraq war, and revolutionary iran, essential for understanding the country today. Axworthy explains how that outpouring of support for an end to tyranny in iran paused and then moved on to other areas in. In his new book he presents the past five centuries of irans history in its persian, shia context. In revolutionary iran, michael axworthy guides us through recent iranian history from shortly before the 1979 islamic revolution through the summer of 2009, when iranians poured into the streets of tehran by the hundreds of thousands, demanding free, democratic government. T he islamic republic of iran that emerged from the revolution of 1979 has lasted quite well. Iran had been a monarchy ruled by a shah, or emperor, almost without interruption from 1501 until the 1979 islamic revolution, when iran officially became an islamic republic on 1 april 1979.
A history of the islamic republic by michael axworthy. Jul 20, 2018 the islamic republic of iran, formerly known to outsiders as persia, is one of the centers of ancient human civilization. Irans revolution has inspired countless books, articles, films, and commentary. In the first generalaudience book on the subject, medea benjamin elucidates the mystery behind this complex relationship, recounting irans history from the precolonial period, through the ciaengineered coup that overthrew the countrys democratic leadership in 1953, to its emergence as the one nation democrats and republicans alike. Mar 01, 20 t he islamic republic of iran that emerged from the revolution of 1979 has lasted quite well. History of iran simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Islamic republic is the name given to forms of government of several states. The islamic republic of iran was created shortly after the islamic revolution. A history of the islamic republic 01 by michael axworthy isbn. Jan 28, 2019 the book documents the revolution through photos that capture the chaos and drama of iran in 197879. What to read to understand the 1979 iranian revolution. Iranian revolution, also called islamic revolution, persian enqelabe eslami, popular uprising in iran in 197879 that resulted in the toppling of the monarchy on february 11, 1979, and led to the establishment of an islamic republic. In revolutionary iran, michael axworthy guides us through recent iranian history from shortly before the 1979 islamic revolution through the summer of 2009. Empire of the mindayatollah khomeinis return to tehran in february 1979 was a key moment in postwar international politics. The best books on iranian history five books expert. Iran has a rich history and has much to offer the world. The clergys revenge a modern history of iran books. A major new and definitive work by the author of iran. This book is essential reading to understand the islamic revolution of 1979 and the politics of iran today. In southwestern iran, roughly 650 km 400 mi south of the capital city of tehran, and some 70 km 40 mi northeast of shiraz, a cultivated plain gives way to the zagros mountains.
The twentysixth world award for book of the year of islamic republic of iran has been announced by the world award for book of the year of islamic republican of iran. Prisons and public recantations in modern iran offers a harddriving, courageous, and detailed account of the rise of the islamic republics. This year, after the primary selection of more than 2300 books in different fields of islamic and iranian studies, 154 books were assessed, from which 6 books entered the final stage of evaluation. The islamic republic of iran that emerged from the revolution of 1979 has lasted quite well. Burnett includes several eyewitness accounts describing the last days of the iranian monarchy.
Lucid exploration of a nation caught between two seemingly contradictory ideals. Your first book is khomeinism by ervand abrahamian yes, abrahamian is one of the leading historians of modern iran. Even with news breaking daily in iran, the first book i send myself and. The book traces how decades of western sanctions have affected daily life, and delves into irans tumultuous relationship with the united states and with its neighbors in the region. The world award for book of the year of the islamic. Relations between the neighborswho have a long history of animosityhad steadily worsened since the establishment of the islamic republic. But in little more than a generation, iran had changed from a traditional, conservative, and rural society to one that was industrial, modern, and urban. A history of the islamic republic kindle edition by axworthy, michael. Jan 01, 20 this book is essential reading to understand the islamic revolution of 1979 and the politics of iran today.
The islamic conquest of persia 633656 and the end of the sassanid empire was a turning point in iranian history. The eightyearlong iraniraq war september 1980 august 1988, known as the imposed war in iran was the most important international event for the first decade of the islamic republic and possibly for its history so far. Cultural, history, iran, islam, nonfiction, politics, religion. The shah fled iran in january 1979 after large strikes and demonstrations against him and. List of books and articles about iranian history online research. The islamic republic of iran has two types of armed forces. Mar 25, 2020 iranian revolution, also called islamic revolution, persian enqelabe eslami, popular uprising in iran in 197879 that resulted in the toppling of the monarchy on february 11, 1979, and led to the establishment of an islamic republic. A large, wellpopulated and wealthy state suddenly committed itself to a quite new path. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Abbas amanat combines chronological and thematic approaches, exploring events with lasting implications for modern iran and the world. The survival and future of the islamic republic is a clearly written, wellresearched, and scholarly work that will be of benefit to anyone with a genuine interest in this strong and influential nation.
Drawing on an autobiographical novel published by a veteran, axworthy delivers a harrowing description of appallingly wasteful trench warfare in. The quick history and politics of iran, which is considerable, brings the current conflict with iran into a realistic focus with a better understanding of where the us went off track in working with iran. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revolutionary iran. Here is a quick description and cover image of book revolutionary iran. On american islamic relations an employers guide to islamic religious practices islamic book islamic penal code of the islamic republic of iran the strategy for islamic cultural action outside the islamic world. For over 30 years the islamic republic has resisted widespread condemnation, sanctions, and sustained attacks by iraq in an eightyear war. He always writes very interesting things about the social and political history of the country and this book is actually a collection of essays that he has written on the islamic revolution and its aftermath. Published in 20, it is recent enough to include most. The last shah was overthrown in 1979, when an islamic republic was established. The first major demonstrations with the intent to overthrow the shah mohammad reza pahlavi began in january 1978, with a new, islambased, theocratic constitution being approved in december 1979, ending the monarchy. The way for a person to discover the truth concerning the nature of jesus is found in the bible verse isaiah 8. Published in 20, it is recent enough to include most events leading up to the nuclear deal of 2015 jcpoa.
It sets the stage for the 1979 islamic revolution, and the religious regimes crackdown on human rights, religious minorities, and women. Grube, james dickie, ol architecture of the islamic world. More than 2,500 years ago, cyrus the great united the country and founded the great persian empire. Outwardly, with a swiftly expanding economy and a rapidly modernizing infrastructure, everything was going well in iran. The sense that in both agriculture and industry too much had been attempted too soon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book traces how decades of western sanctions have affected daily life, and delves into irans tumultuous relationship with. The twenty sixth the world award for book of the year of. A history of islamic law edinburgh 1964 architecture of the islamic world. Apr 17, 2020 still more dangerous, the islamic republic conscripted zoroastrians, upon pain of execution, for suicide missions during the bloody 19801988 iraniraq war. Still more dangerous, the islamic republic conscripted zoroastrians, upon pain of execution, for suicide missions during the bloody 19801988 iraniraq war.
Axworthy explains how that outpouring of support for an end to tyranny. The book covers the complex history of the diverse societies and economies of iran against the background of dynastic changes, revolutions, civil wars, foreign occupation, and the rise of the islamic republic. The world award for book of the year of the islamic republic. Ruhollah khomeini ruhollah khomeini centre greeting supporters after returning to tehran, february 1979. Islamic book pdf download council on american islamic relations an employers guide to islamic religious practices islamic book the strategy for islamic cultural action outside the islamic world islamic penal code of the islamic republic of iran islamic law of inheritance book pdf islamic history book islamic book grade 6 part 2 lost islamic history book life after death islamic book pdf the. The history of iran as laid on the table by axworthy was a fun and engaging read, from the times of cyrus all the way to the modern islamic republic, this book is an excellent introduction into the basics of iran and what makes the country what it is. History of iran simple english wikipedia, the free. At the transition between flat land and rugged mountain, at the base of kuhirahmat, or mountain of mercy, lies persepolis. Maziyar ghaibis book is a fascinating study of the politics and lifeworld of illicit drugs, one that reveals a great deal about the paradoxical nature of politics in the islamic republic.
The book documents the revolution through photos that capture the chaos and drama of iran in 197879. These states often have islam as a state religion and are governed by the principles of sharia, islamic law. The foundation of this whole islamic republicof iran is based on the holy book of islam the koran. Grube, james dickie, ol council on american islamic relations an employers guide to islamic religious practices islamic book.
Mar 03, 2020 the foundation of this whole islamic republicof iran is based on the holy book of islam the koran. All scholars, writers, translators and publishers can submit their books for nomination until october 31, 2018. The eightyearlong iran iraq war september 1980 august 1988, known as the imposed war in iran was the most important international event for the first decade of the islamic republic and possibly for its history so far. Empirically rich and analytically rigorous, this first comprehensive account of drug politics in iran is likely to remain a standard text. Sited on the hinge between the mediterranean world, central asia, and the middle east, iran has taken several turns as a superpower empire and been. It helped to strengthen the revolution although it cost iran much in lives and treasure. It offers a revealing look at how events, people, and institutions are shaped by currents that sometimes reach back hundreds of years. The following states call themselves islamic republic nonexhaustive list. Axworthy explains how that outpouring of support for an end to tyranny in iran paused and then moved on to. Since the iranian revolution in 1979, the constitution of the islamic republic of iran states.
With 83 million inhabitants, iran is the worlds 18th most populous country. Axworthy centre for persian and iranian studiesuniv. Iran also has around 350,000 reserve force, totaling around 900,000 trained troops. Truly an outstanding book packed with insightful information and interesting reading. Islamic republic of iran is the official name of the country. A history of the islamic republic by author michael axworthy in pdf epub. Jun 26, 2009 but ervand abrahamians tortured confessions. Burnett includes several eyewitness accounts describing the last days of. The name iran comes from the word aryanam, meaning land of the aryans.
Original title isbn 9780199322268 published on 2011 in edition language. The islamic republic of iran at 41 dissident voice. Government of the islamic republic of iran wikipedia. A history of the islamic republic written by michael axworthy which was published in 2011. As the islamic republic fails, renewed interest in.
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