Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The book examines the history of modern-day Iran, beginning with the rule of Reza Shah, focusing mainly on the 1979 revolution, the subsequent Islamic Republic, and its relationship with the West. The...
6 Nov 202414min
Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison
Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Jail. The memoir recounts Rezaian's experience of being imprisoned by Iranian authorities for 544 days, which he describes as a period of interrogation, abuse, mani...
4 Nov 20246min
Iran Without Borders: Towards a Critique of the Postcolonial Nation
"Iran Without Borders" by Hamid Dabashi is a comprehensive study that examines the multifaceted identity of Iran through the lens of its transnational history and cultural interactions. Dabashi argues...
2 Nov 20248min
Armies of the Iran-Iraq War 1980-88
Armies of the Iran–Iraq War 1980–88 is an in-depth account of the military forces involved in the Iran–Iraq War (1980–88). It details the structure, organisation, recruitment, training and equipment o...
30 Okt 202410min
An Eye for Iran: The Photographs of Kazem Hakimi
An Eye for Iran: The Photographs of Kazem Hakimi is a collection of black-and-white photographs by the eponymous artist, accompanied by an introduction by James Attlee. The book explores Iranian life ...
28 Okt 20248min
Shakespeare in Tehran: Meeting the Mothers of Those who Lead
The book is about the experiences of Iranian-American artist Mahmood Karimi Hakak in Iran during the 1990s. They discuss the social and political climate of Iran during that time, focusing on the rest...
26 Okt 20248min
Paying the Price: The Untold Story of the Iranian Resistance
The book is an in-depth account of the history and activities of the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), a group dedicated to overthrowing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Through interviews with form...
24 Okt 202413min
The Incarcerated Modern _ Prisons and Public Life in Iran
The provided text is an excerpt from the book “The Incarcerated Modern: Prisons and Public Life in Iran”, by Golnar Nikpour. The book examines the historical evolution of prisons in Iran from the Qaja...
22 Okt 20248min
