The Life and Times of the Shah
"The Life and Times of the Shah" is a book chronicling the life of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, from his childhood to his exile. The book covers critical historical events such as the...
3 Okt 20249min
The Shah and the Ayatollah: Iranian Mythology and Islamic Revolution
"The Shah and the Ayatollah" analyses the 1979 Iranian Revolution, highlighting the clash between traditionalism and modernisation in Iranian society. The author argues that deep-seated historical and...
1 Okt 202413min
The Struggle for Iran | Oil, Autocracy, and the Cold War
This book provides a comprehensive history of the Iranian oil crisis of 1951 54, examining the complex interplay of international politics, economic interests and internal Iranian power struggles. The...
29 Sep 202416min
Shari’a | Islamic Law in the Contemporary Context
The book examines the various interpretations of Shari'a throughout Islamic history, highlighting how it has adapted to modern contexts and continues to evolve in the present day. The text focuses on ...
27 Sep 202411min
Iran | From Religious Dispute to Revolution
This book examines the Iranian Revolution through the lens of Shi’ite Islamic culture, focusing on the role of the madrasa in Iranian society and how it transformed into a hotbed of political dissent ...
25 Sep 202415min
Russians in Iran | Diplomacy and Power in the Qajar Era and Beyond
The book examines Russia and Iran's complex and often fraught relationship from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. It explores Russian political, military and cultural influence in Iran, highli...
23 Sep 202412min
The Clergy and the Modern Middle East | Shi’i Political Activism in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon
The book explores the political activism of Shi'i clerical elites in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon during the modern era. It examines how these elites responded to different political opportunity structures...
21 Sep 20249min
Iran and the American Media _ Press Coverage of the ‘Iran Deal’ in Context
The sources investigate the portrayal of Iran in American media, focusing on the coverage of the Iran nuclear deal. They examine journalistic routines, such as reliance on official sources, the influe...
19 Sep 20247min
