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Iran: The Crisis of Democracy: From the Exile of Reza Shah to the Fall of Musaddiq
Fakhreddin Azimi
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Description for Iran: The Crisis of Democracy: From the Exile of Reza Shah to the Fall of Musaddiq
Paperback. In 1941 the British and the Russians occupied Iran. After autocratic Reza Shah had been forced to abdicate under British pressure, there followed one of the most turbulent periods in Iranian politics in the twentieth century. This title presents a study that provides details on the politics, infighting and intrigue which characterized the period. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HBJF1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 41. Weight in Grams: 498.
In 1941 the British and the Russians occupied Iran. After autocratic Reza Shah had been forced to abdicate under British pressure, there followed one of the most turbulent periods in Iranian politics in the twentieth century. Forces and passions, which had been simmering for decades, erupted. Iran became the scene of widespread political activity by numerous factions and organizations whose ideological convictions ranged from the communist left to the religious right. This book, the first detailed study to appear in English, provides dramatic new detail on the politics, infighting and intrigue which characterized the period. It also seeks to explain ... Read more
In 1941 the British and the Russians occupied Iran. After autocratic Reza Shah had been forced to abdicate under British pressure, there followed one of the most turbulent periods in Iranian politics in the twentieth century. Forces and passions, which had been simmering for decades, erupted. Iran became the scene of widespread political activity by numerous factions and organizations whose ideological convictions ranged from the communist left to the religious right. This book, the first detailed study to appear in English, provides dramatic new detail on the politics, infighting and intrigue which characterized the period. It also seeks to explain ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781860649806
SKU
V9781860649806
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About Fakhreddin Azimi
Fakhreddin Azimi is Professor of History at the University of Connecticut and an internationally recognized scholar of modern Iranian history. His most recent book is The Quest for Democracy in Iran: a Century of Struggle against Authoritarian Rule.
Reviews for Iran: The Crisis of Democracy: From the Exile of Reza Shah to the Fall of Musaddiq
'It is a penetrating study of the political structure of Iran and an explanation of the reasons for which attempts to create a strong executive failed. The book is based on an exhaustive investigation of the available sources; it is a significant contribution not only to our knowledge of modern Iranian history but also to our understanding of political sociology.' ... Read more