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1979 Iranian Revolution: The Untold Story of Life Under the Toppled Monarchy of the Shah and the Secret Forces Behind the Birth of an Islamic Republic
by Samuel, Mike C.
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1979 Iranian Revolution is not just a history book, it is a gripping journey into the heart of one of the most shocking upheavals of the 20th century.
In the span of just thirteen months, Iran transformed from a glittering monarchy backed by immense oil wealth into a theocratic republic ruled by clerics. Behind the headlines of collapsing power and triumphant crowds lay a story of ambition, betrayal, resilience, and shattered dreams. This book takes you beyond the surface, pulling you into the lived experiences of ordinary Iranians, the political missteps of the Shah, the fiery rise of Ayatollah Khomeini, and the global forces that shaped the destiny of a nation.
Readers will discover how oil riches built both prosperity and inequality, how the White Revolution promised progress but fueled resentment, how SAVAK's secret police silenced critics, and how millions of men and women, Islamists, liberals, leftists, and students once stood shoulder to shoulder before being divided by power struggles. You will witness the Shah's final days, Khomeini's dramatic return, the storming of the U.S. Embassy, and the devastating Iran-Iraq War that cemented authoritarian rule.
This is more than history; it is a mirror reflecting the dangers of unchecked power, the resilience of a people hungry for justice, and the haunting irony of one dictatorship replacing another.
Whether you are a student of history, a curious reader of world politics, or someone seeking to understand today's Iran through the lens of its past, this book is for you.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Samuel, Mike C.
- ISBN: 9798262996858
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.26
- Number Of Pages: 122
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English