Far from breaking my spirit, sadegh hedayats blind owl woke me up shadi gholizadeh. The countrys name was changed from persia to iran in 1935. It summerizes some of the major events in the persian culture since its inception, and discusses significants dates in the history of persia. What are the best books to read about the modern history of iran.
Iran and america since 1900, building a new silk road. Some of the worlds most ancient settlements have been excavated in the caspian region and on the iranian plateau. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Iran is a vast country with a storied, ancient past, a great diversity of cultures and ethnicities, and a location in ar. I didnt mean this to be a list of pop history, but i think its too late now, so you might as well go ahead. A new book defends irans last shah the new york times. Iran is bordered on the north by armenia, azerbaijan, turkmenistan, and the caspian sea. List of books and articles about ancient persia online. Throughout history, iran has railed against external pressure while occasionally giving in, as in 1988 when ayatollah ruhollah khomeini. Here, internationally respected author abbas milani gives us the definitive biography, more than ten years in the making, of the monarch who shaped iran s modern age and with it the contemporary politics of the middle east. Complete history of the 9th nuclear power and one of the world most popular and important muslim country, the islamic republic of iran. Jan 04, 2011 though his monarchy was toppled in 1979 and he died in 1980, the life of mohammadreza shah pahlevi, the last shah of iran, continues to resonate today. History is messy stuff, but much of it is, in fact, not ugly. Responding to these conflicts and engaging with contemporary human rights issues in the wake of the revolution has become vital for late 20thcentury iranian authors, who have collectively given a voice to a modern iran.
One of the few english language guide books to iran currently on the market, lonely planet. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. For a detailed description of the persian empire, see persia. In the intervening years, the country has experienced a bitter war with iraq, the transformation of society under the clergy and. Online shopping for iran history books in the books store. Aug 27, 2011 the history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective, but no matter. From them also, thrust up in the wake of the volcanic activity of late pliocene times, came diorite and obsidian, both highly prized in antiquity. Early history to the zand dynasty iran has a long and rich history. Nov 14, 20 1 for a general survey of 20th century iran, i highly recommend, a history of modern iran.
The best books on iranian history five books expert. Since the iranian revolution in 1979, the constitution of the islamic republic of iran states regarding freedom of expression. A history from zoroaster to the present day 01 by axworthy, michael isbn. The books i read spanned over years of persian culture and included classics as well as popular fiction.
Opars books iranian persian book, journal, map, conference. The more you know about it, the more the messes make sense, both in a historical and modern context. The first prototype of a national library in iran was the library of dar alfunun college, established in 1851. History and literature sociology novel psychology women glossary publications policy philosophy religion mp3 audio books free books for iran pdf nonpersianbooks miscellaneous information. The national library of iran nli is located in tehran, iran, with several branches scattered throughout the city. Andrew scott coopers the fall of heaven is a history of the end of imperial iran that urges a reevaluation of the shah and his regime. My last day in iran, she shoved a thin paper package into my hand and whispered read it. Syrias islamic movement and the 201112 uprising, a century of u. Memoirs of a government servant in the 1960s and 70s houshang pirnazar. In more recent times, iran has continued to demand the attention of observers when, for example, the revolution of 197879 dramatically burst onto the world stage, or more recently. To celebrate this beautiful country, here is a list of childrens books about iran. Yet to the average american the name iran probably conjures up an image of a remote and upstart country inhabited by a people whose religious fanaticism is matched only by the intensity of their disdain for the united states and its values, who speak an obscure tongue called farsi.
With almost three thousand years of history, iran is home to one of the worlds richest and most complex cultures. Here, internationally respected author abbas milani gives us the definitive biography, more than ten years in the making, of the monarch who shaped irans modern age and with it the contemporary politics of the middle east. Central asia in the new world order, tradition vs charisma. By ervand abrahamian 2 for a more in depth and scholarly works, abrahamians iran between two revolutions is a classic. Title name of the book is iran written by muhammad aslam lodhi. Aug 07, 2016 andrew scott coopers the fall of heaven is a history of the end of imperial iran that urges a reevaluation of the shah and his regime. He is the author of eight books on asian topics, including southeast asia. Wikimedia commons has media related to books about iran subcategories. After introducing the reader to the regions history from the origins of islam in the seventh century, a history of the modern middle east focuses on the past two centuries of. Your first book is khomeinism by ervand abrahamian.
The article iran contains a description of the geography and economy of the modern country and a short account of its history since the arab invasion of the 7th cent. The subtitle empire of the mind denotes some emphasis on cultural aspects of iran, as well as the history of the country and the various dynasties who have ruled the area that was once referred to as persia. Iran, now in a new and revised seventh edition, deserves to be in the luggage of any traveler to this. From ancient persia to contemporary iran from ancient persia to contemporary iran is a guidebook of the the persian culture. Jul 20, 2011 the history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective but no matter, these books are funny and moving. Finally, the rivers of iran, racing swiftly through.
Kamin mohammadis top 10 iranian books books the guardian. For the first time, groundbreaking french iranologist yann richards history of iran since the qajar period has been published in english. They cost a lot though in both ebook and hardcopy formats. From womanhood to nationhood, they challenge the construction of identity and mythology. A history of modern iran in a radical reappraisal of irans modern history, ervand abrahamian traces its traumatic journey across the twentieth century, through the discoveryofoil,imperialinterventions,theruleofthepahlavis,and,in 1979, revolution and the birth of the islamic republic. I second quora users opinion and highly recommend the cambridge history of iran series. History and literature sociology novel psychology women glossary publications policy. Richard nelson frye bowers museum, santa ana april 21, 2007. Just wellwritten, wellresearched, informative and interesting books for historians, history students and history enthusiasts. It reminds me a bit of the remembering stone from our costa rica book list in that it is about a childs magical journey back to the homeland of a parent, in this case his father. Though his monarchy was toppled in 1979 and he died in 1980, the life of mohammadreza shah pahlevi, the last shah of iran, continues to resonate today.
It is situated 22 kilometres 14 mi from the turkish border in a mountain gorge at an altitude of 1,634 metres. Prior to the librarys official inauguration in 1937, other libraries existed that performed the same function informally. Literary terms xvi general index companion volumes to a history of persian literature. The history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective but no matter, these books are funny and moving. An introductory history, first published in 1979 and now in its eighth edition, and, most recently, the mekong.
Here, she recommends six books essential for a deeper understanding of irans history, culture, and politics. May 15, 2015 i second quora users opinion and highly recommend the cambridge history of iran series. Irans turbulent 20th century saw various political and social upheavals, including the iranian revolution in 1979. New books archaeology, anthropology architecture art biographies, memoirs business, economy children crafts, rugs culture, society diaspora ethnicities, minorities film, video food foreign relations iranus relations geography, nature history ancient history modern history pahlavi era history qajar era humor, satire. International suppliers of iranian persian books, journals, conference proceedings, cdroms, and maps in print and electronic formats. So i took myself on a literary exploration of iran. Empire of the mind reprint by michael axworthy isbn.
What are the best books to read about the modern history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 04, 2012 title name of the book is iran written by muhammad aslam lodhi. At the 2006 census, its population was 41,865, in 10,428 families. This is an nice overview of the history of iran, from the time of cyrus the great to about 2009.
The history books we loved most in 2019 span centuries, nations and wars. Turbulent past, uncertain future, published in 2000. The details have been explained, not in legislation of. The books the trump administration should read to understand iran. The spirit of allah khomeini and the islamic revolution. Part biography and part political history, amir taheris the spirit of allah a direct translation of khomeinis given name, ruhollah is at once a detailed examination of the revolution in iran and a threedimensional portrait of the man whose almost gravitational centrality to it. Topics history books, pakistan, history, collection opensource. List of books and articles about iranian history online. This article is concerned with the history of the ancient persian empire, in which presentday iran has its roots. The history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective, but no matter. Proper nonfiction history books, not historical fiction, about any period, event, area or topic you like. Iran, afghanistan, tajikistan xiii modern fiction and drama xiv biographies of the poets and writers of the classical period xv biographies of the poets and writers of the modern period. Drugs and stimulants in iranian history, 15001900 princeton university press rudi matthee u. Irans medieval history has likewise preoccupied scholars who have long recognized the iranian plateau as a cultural crossroad of the worlds great civilizations.