An American In Persia
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An American Martyr In Persia The Epic Life And Tragic Death Of Howard Baskerville
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Author : Reza Aslan
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2022-10-11
An American Martyr In Persia The Epic Life And Tragic Death Of Howard Baskerville written by Reza Aslan and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this erudite and piercing biography, best-selling author Reza Aslan proves that one person’s actions can have revolutionary consequences that reverberate the world over. Little known in America but venerated as a martyr in Iran, Howard Baskerville was a twenty-two-year-old Christian missionary from South Dakota who traveled to Persia (modern-day Iran) in 1907 for a two-year stint teaching English and preaching the gospel. He arrived in the midst of a democratic revolution—the first of its kind in the Middle East—led by a group of brilliant young firebrands committed to transforming their country into a fully self-determining, constitutional monarchy, one with free elections and an independent parliament. The Persian students Baskerville educated in English in turn educated him about their struggle for democracy, ultimately inspiring him to leave his teaching post and join them in their fight against a tyrannical shah and his British and Russian backers. “The only difference between me and these people is the place of my birth," Baskerville declared, “and that is not a big difference.” In 1909, Baskerville was killed in battle alongside his students, but his martyrdom spurred on the revolutionaries who succeeded in removing the shah from power, signing a new constitution, and rebuilding parliament in Tehran. To this day, Baskerville’s tomb in the city of Tabriz remains a place of pilgrimage. Every year, thousands of Iranians visit his grave to honor the American who gave his life for Iran. In this rip-roaring tale of his life and death, Aslan gives us a powerful parable about the universal ideals of democracy—and to what degree Americans are willing to support those ideals in a foreign land. Woven throughout is an essential history of the nation we now know as Iran—frequently demonized and misunderstood in the West. Indeed, Baskerville’s life and death represent a “road not taken” in Iran. Baskerville’s story, like his life, is at the center of a whirlwind in which Americans must ask themselves: How seriously do we take our ideals of constitutional democracy and whose freedom do we support?
An American In Persia
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Author : Richard A. Kauffman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
An American In Persia written by Richard A. Kauffman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
Kauffman tells stories of his encounters with Iranians, their culture, and their politics, to give witness to ways walls can break down when the stories, culture, and history of others are attended to. "Americans aren't supposed to talk to Iranians. Thank God Richard Kauffman is a Mennonite and thus open to God turning enemies into friends. This book had me transfixed-and deepened the mystery of the meaning of words like American, Iranian, and ultimately, Christian," notes Jason Byassee, Executive Director, Leadership Education, Duke Divinity. Meanwhile David Cortright, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, believes that "Kauffman offers a rare and penetrating portrait of an ancient and proud land, and a people who are surprisingly friendly toward Americans. The book features gorgeous photographs that capture the dignity and grace of ordinary Iranians and depict the beauty of an unknown country. A must for all who want to build understanding and friendship with people our government would have us consider enemies." Laurie Blanton Pierce, Author, What Is Iran, sees the book as "much more than a travelogue. The story of his visit to Iran is interspersed with helpful background information on the country's history and culture. He examines controversial issues with thoughtfulness and an open mind."
Americans In Persia
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Author : Arthur Chester Millspaugh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
Americans In Persia written by Arthur Chester Millspaugh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Iran categories.
The Glamor That Was Persia
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Author : Wallace Palmer Rusterholtz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 194?
The Glamor That Was Persia written by Wallace Palmer Rusterholtz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 194? with categories.
The American Task In Persia
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Author : Arthur Chester Millspaugh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
The American Task In Persia written by Arthur Chester Millspaugh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Economic assistance, American categories.
America And Iran
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Author : John Ghazvinian
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2021-01-26
America And Iran written by John Ghazvinian and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-26 with History categories.
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • A hugely ambitious, “delightfully readable, genuinely informative” portrait (The New York Times) of the two-centuries-long entwined histories of Iran and America—two powers who were once allies and now adversaries—by an admired historian and former journalist. In this rich, fascinating history, John Ghazvinian traces the complex story of the relations between these two nations back to the Persian Empire of the eighteenth century—the subject of great admiration by Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams—and an America seen by Iranians as an ideal to emulate for their own government. Drawing on years of archival research both in the United States and Iran—including access to Iranian government archives rarely available to Western scholars—the Iranian-born, Oxford-educated historian leads us through the four seasons of U.S.–Iran relations: the spring of mutual fascination; the summer of early interactions; the autumn of close strategic ties; and the long, dark winter of mutual hatred. Ghazvinian makes clear where, how, and when it all went wrong. America and Iran shows why two countries that once had such heartfelt admiration for each other became such committed enemies—and why it didn’t have to turn out this way.
Persian Lions Persian Lambs
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Author : Curtis Harnack
language : en
Publisher: Iowa State Press
Release Date : 1981
Persian Lions Persian Lambs written by Curtis Harnack and has been published by Iowa State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with History categories.
Americans In Persia
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Author : Arthur C. Millspaugh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
Americans In Persia written by Arthur C. Millspaugh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with categories.
Which Path To Persia
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Author : Kenneth M. Pollack
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2009-10-01
Which Path To Persia written by Kenneth M. Pollack and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Political Science categories.
Crafting a new policy toward Iran is a complicated, uncertain, and perilous challenge. Since it is an extremely complex society, with an opaque political system, it is no wonder that the United States has not yet figured out the puzzle that is Iran. With the clock ticking on Iran's pursuit of nuclear capabilities, solving this puzzle is more urgent than ever. In Which Path to Persia? a group of experts with the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings lays out the courses of action available to the United States. What are the benefits and drawbacks of airstrikes? Can engagement be successful? Is regime change possible? In answering such questions, the authors do not argue for one approach over another. Instead, they present the details of the policies so that readers can understand the complexity of the challenge and decide for themselves which course the United States should take.
Searching For Hassan
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Author : Terence Ward
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-03-22
Searching For Hassan written by Terence Ward and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The “astonishing and deeply poignant” (The Washington Post) memoir of one man’s search for a beloved family friend explores the depth of Iranian culture and the sweep of its history, and transcends today’s news headlines to remind us of the humanity that connects us all. Growing up in Tehran in the 1960s, Terence Ward and his brothers were watched over by Hassan, the family’s cook, housekeeper, and cultural guide. After an absence of thirty years and much turmoil in Iran, Ward embarks on a quixotic pilgrimage with his family in search of their lost friend. However, as they set out on this improbable quest with no address or phone number, their only hope lies in their mother’s small black and white photograph taken decades before. Crossing the vast landscape of ancient Persia, Ward interweaves its incredibly rich past, while exploring modern Iran’s deep conflicts with its Arab neighbors and our current administration. Searching for Hassan puts a human face on the long-suffering people of the Middle East with this inspirational story of an American family who came to love and admire Iran and its culture through their deep affection for its people. The journey answers the question, “How far would you go for a friend?” Including a revised preface and epilogue, this new and updated edition continues to demonstrate that Searching for Hassan is as relevant and timely as ever in shaping conversations and ways of thinking about different cultures both in the US and around the world.