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The Persian Sphinx
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Author : Abbas Milani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-10
The Persian Sphinx written by Abbas Milani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10 with Iran categories.
Who lost Iran? How and why did a country, never richer, never more educated, its women never more liberated erupt in a fundamentalist revolution? The answer can be found in the enthralling life and tragic death of one man. Amir Abbas Hoveyda was a central figure in the historic struggle between modernity and tradition in Iran -- a struggle pitting Western cosmopolitanism against Persian isolationism, secularism against religious fundamentalism, and ultimately civil society and democracy against authoritarianism. The Persian Sphinx is biography at its most powerful and reads like a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy. It will reward the general reader and the scholar alike.
The Persian Sphinx
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Author : Abbas Milani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Persian Sphinx written by Abbas Milani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"Amir Abbas Hoveyda was a central figure in the historic struggle between modernity and tradition in Iran-a struggle pitting Western cosmopolitanism against Persian isolationism, secularism against religious fundamentalism and ultimately civil society and democracy against authoritarianism ... In telling the story of Hoveyda's life, the author has not only laid bare the development of Iranian society during a pivotal period (1919-1978) but has also unearthed important new materials on U.S.-Iranian relations ..."--Page [4].
The Persian Sphinx
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Author : Abbas Milani
language : en
Publisher: I.B.Tauris
Release Date : 2000
The Persian Sphinx written by Abbas Milani and has been published by I.B.Tauris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Iran categories.
Amir Abbas Hoveyda was an Iranian intellectual, more comfortable with Sartre than with the classical Persian poet Saadi, who rose to become his country's Prime Minister, faithfully and for 13 years serving his king. The tragic Shakespearian tale of Hoveyda, who allowed himself to be seduced by the illusion of power, makes for fascinating reading. This work provides a narrative which illuminates the life of Iran's most pivotal and enigmatic 20th century figures but also sheds important light on Iran's late 20th century history.
The Nuclear Sphinx Of Tehran
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Author : Yossi Melman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2008-08-01
The Nuclear Sphinx Of Tehran written by Yossi Melman and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-01 with History categories.
Inspired by hate and surrounded by fundamentalist leaders in a country that may soon possess nuclear weapons, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad poses the most serious threat to world peace, even while he shrewdly manipulates public opinion at home. Until now, Americans have known little about him. Since his election in June 2005, Ahmadinejad has accelerated his country's nuclear research; called for the elimination of Israel; and failed the Iranian people, who elected him on a since-neglected domestic platform. In this first book about him, we see the forces that are bringing the world to the brink of another war in the Middle East. Written by an Iranian-born insider and a world-renowned intelligence expert, it offers the first full portrait of this former mayor of Tehran whose rural roots and vituperative populism catapulted him from obscurity to national leadership.
The Riddle Of The Sphinx
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Author : Alexandre Montagu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-04-02
The Riddle Of The Sphinx written by Alexandre Montagu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-02 with Fiction categories.
From a daring escape from revolutionary Iran, to the glittering night clubs of Paris; from the Caspian Sea to Wimbledon, from the halls of Princeton University to an exiled princess's palatial New York apartment, the story takes us on a dramatic journey in an epic and psychological novel of self-discovery, sexual obsession, exile and destiny.
The Shah
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Author : Abbas Milani
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2011-01-04
The Shah written by Abbas Milani and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The definitive biography of the last Shah of Iran, tracing his dramatic rise and fall and his role in the creation of the contemporary Islamic Republic. Though his monarchy was toppled in 1979 and he died in 1980, the life of Mohammad-Reza Shah Pahlevi, the last Shah of Iran, continues to resonate today. 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. The Shah's was a life filled with contradiction—as a social reformer he built schools, increased equality for women, and greatly reduced the power of the Shia clergy. He made Iran a global power, courting Western leaders from Churchill to Carter, and nationalized his country's many natural resources. But he was deeply conflicted and insecure in his powerful role. Intolerant of political dissent, he was eventually overthrown by the very people whose loyalty he so desperately sought. This comprehensive and gripping account shows us how Iran went from politically moderate monarchy to totalitarian Islamic republic. Milani reveals the complex and sweeping road that would bring the U.S. and Iran to where they are today.
Reading Revolutionary Iran
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Author : Ze'ev Maghen
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2023-03-06
Reading Revolutionary Iran written by Ze'ev Maghen and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-06 with Religion categories.
The burden of this book is twofold. The first half is charged with identifying and critiquing the many prejudices and misconceptions that inform popular – and even scholarly – perceptions of Islam and Iran, those rooted in neo-conservative hostility no less than those arising out of pro-regime apologetics or (what we will argue are) misleading "post-modern" methodologies. This is a key component of our overall investigation, both because the illusions occluding our view of the Islamic Republic are (we assert) piled so high and deep, and because setting the record straight on many a contentious issue is the most appropriate context for elucidating the positive positions of the revolutionary clerics. These last represent, perhaps more than anything else, the premier critics of Western civilization in our day, and their ideologies may therefore be best comprehended when placed in dialogue with, and in polemic against, the worldviews of that civilization (which in their own turn are often most profoundly understood when offset by their present-day Islamist nemeses). As noted above, it is not all contention: unexpected meeting points and congruities emerge, as well, when the activist Shi'ite clerics are placed in the same virtual room with their occidental counterweights. The second half of the book deploys a large number of rarely tapped primary sources, both ancient and contemporary, in order to tease out the attitudes of the class of Muslim scholars recently and currently at the helm of the Iranian state in a variety of significant fields, including the role of religion in society, the relationship between democracy and theocracy, the modern Western Weltanschauung, the Sunni-Shi'i schism, and much more. Though the author parses, and provides background and context for, the myriad citations from these influential Muslim thinkers, the ultimate objective is to allow them to speak for themselves.
The Sphinx Of Persepolis
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-05
The Sphinx Of Persepolis written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-05 with History categories.
Persepolis is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, and its story is one that has yet to be fully told. In this book, we will journey to Persepolis and explore the many wonders of this ancient city. We will learn about the history of the Persian Empire, the culture of the Persian people, and the significance of Persepolis as a center of power and civilization. We will also examine the legacy of Persepolis, and how it has influenced the development of Western civilization. Persepolis was founded by Darius the Great in the 6th century BC, and it was built on a massive scale, with palaces, temples, and gardens spread over hundreds of acres. The city was adorned with elaborate sculptures, reliefs, and inscriptions, which depicted the history, culture, and religion of the Persian people. Persepolis was also a center of trade and commerce, and goods from all over the empire were brought to the city. The city was sacked and burned by Alexander the Great in 330 BC, but its ruins have survived to this day, and they continue to fascinate and inspire visitors from around the world. This book is a comprehensive guide to Persepolis, and it is written in an engaging and accessible style. It is perfect for anyone who is interested in the ancient world, or who is planning a trip to Persepolis. In this book, you will learn about: * The history of the Persian Empire * The culture of the Persian people * The significance of Persepolis as a center of power and civilization * The legacy of Persepolis * The archaeological site of Persepolis * The preservation of Persepolis * The tourism industry in Persepolis * The challenges facing Persepolis * The future of Persepolis If you like this book, write a review!
In The Persian Empire
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Author : Khadija Ejaz
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2010-12-23
In The Persian Empire written by Khadija Ejaz and has been published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-23 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
What was it about Persia’s leadership and military that compelled powerful civilizations like Greece and Rome to fear and respect the might of the largest empire the ancient world had ever seen? The Persian Empire dictated administrative, economic, and artistic trends on an international level for a thousand years. Its people respected diversity and practiced one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world. But who were these people, really, who gave us the famous Persian carpet and taught us landscape gardening, polo, and wine making? Why do people today who can trace their lineage and traditions back to this remarkable empire still proudly celebrate festivals like Nowruz regardless of their nationality or religion? Discover this and more as you journey back in time over 2,000 years to experience life in the Persian Empire and meet the people who called this great empire home.
Eminent Persians
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Author : Abbas Milani
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2008-12-19
Eminent Persians written by Abbas Milani and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
As the 25th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution approached, Abbas Milani realized that very little, if any, attention had been given to the entire prerevolutionary generation. Political upheavals and a tradition of neglecting the history of past regimes have resulted in a cultural memory loss, erasing the contributions of a generation of individuals. Eminent Persians seeks to rectify that loss. Milani’s groundbreaking portrait of modern Iran reveals the country’s rich history through the lives of the men and women who forged it. Consisting of 150 profiles of the most important innovators in Iran between World War II and the Islamic Revolution, the book includes politicians, entrepreneurs, poets, artists, and thinkers who brought Iran into the modern era with brilliant success and sometimes terrible consequences. The biographies and essays weave a richly textured tapestry of lives, ideas, and events that reveals the true story of these decades in the life of a nation. The two volumes are divided into sections on politics, economics, and culture, each accompanied by an introductory essay that places the individual stories in their broader historical context. Drawn from interviews, extensive archival material, and private correspondence, Eminent Persians is a treasure trove of original documents, many appearing in print for the first time. Detailed sketches of personalities and personal foibles offer a compelling and highly readable account of this remarkable period of history on a human scale.