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In A Book That Provides Essential Context For Understanding Modern Iran, Fakherddin Azami Present A Trenchant Narrative- Of The History Of Iran Over The Last Century, Covering Political-constitutional Developments, Society, Civic Culture, Ideology, Foreign Relations, The Economy, And The Confrontation Between Traditionalism And Modernity. In An Original Account Of The Revolution Of 1978-1979, Which Overthrew The Monarchy, Azimi Underlines The Salience Of Democratic Aspirations And Shows How The Rise Of The Islamic Republic Has Boosted The Deeply Rooted Democratic Urges In The Country. Based On Wide-ranging, Original Research, This Probing And Passionate Book Offers Vital Historical Analysis And Addresses Issues That Remain Profoundly Relevant To The Lives Of Contemporary Iranians, Equally Important, Azimi Dispels Many Misunderstandings About Democracy, Civic Life, And Islamism In Middle Eastern And Muslim Societies.--jacket. Prologue : In Search Of A National Covenant -- Constituting A National Community (1906-1953). Constitutional Trial And Error -- Pahlavist Absolutism -- Restoration Of Parliamentary Politics -- Authoritarian Supremacy : Consolidation And Collapse (1953-1979). Th

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Author

Fakhreddin Azimi, C. James, Alec Margaret

Publisher

Harvard University, Department of Sanskrit & Indian Studies

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780674027787

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Political Science, Middle Eastern History