In this volume, Vanessa Martin makes a groundbreaking contribution on the dynamics of the Iranian Revolution and the Islamist revival especially relevant in the context of the debate arising out of Iran's recent elections. Political Islam and its recent violent bi-products first became the focus of international attention following the success of the 1979 Iranian Revolution led by the Ayatollah Khomeini. This extraordinary book is the first to analyze the ideological roots of an Islamic state as conceived by Khomeini. Martin finds much of the inspiration behind Khomeini’s political thinking being influenced by western sources.
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"This book makes a valid contribution on the dynamics of the Iranian Revolution and the Islamic revival...."--Fred Rhodes, Middle East Magazine
"...Creating an Islamic State...should be read by all students of comparative and modern history in general." --Gene R. Garthwaite, Professor of History, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
"...Creating an Islamic State...should be read by all students of comparative and modern history in general." --Gene R. Garthwaite, Professor of History, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
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Vanessa Martin is lecturer in Modern Middle Eastern History at Royal Holloway College, University of London.
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Khomeini's dream,
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This review is from: Creating An Islamic State: Khomeini and the Making of a New Iran (Paperback)
Yes, the book title clearly states that it's about Khomeini's role in creating the Islamic Republic of Iran; but on reading it one is mislead to believe that Khomeini walked a straight path from the late thirties to 1979 with a clear picture in his head.
The book evades the fact that Khomeini adapted to circumstances and, above all, took advantage from other leading factions in the strugle to dethrone the Shah. Much of the book is dedicated to study Khomeini's background and theologic curricula in the pre-revolution years, and very little to the fierce strugle to wrest power from other factions after the revolution. That's precisely Khomeini's contribution to the creation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and if you want to read about it, you should look for other book, not this.
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This review is from: Creating An Islamic State: Khomeini and the Making of a New Iran (Paperback)
Very well-written and engaging. Although the topic is somewhat specialized, Martin does a fine job in keeping this book accessible an information. A great book for those wishing to study and/or compare 20th century revolutions.
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Iran's geographic location is of great significance for the understanding of its political development. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bazaar societies, bazaar networks, canonical taxes, totalist ideology, mosque networks, tobacco concession, religious laity, philosopher ruler Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Reza Shah, Reza Khan, Mulla Sadra, The Revealing of Secrets, Sayyid Qutb, Bani Sadr, Constitutional Revolution, Middle East, Navvab Safavi, Muslim Brotherhood, National Front, Fada'iyan-i Islam, Plato's Republic, Shi'i Islam, Association of United Societies, Ha'iri Yazdi, Rashid Rida, Revolutionary Guard, Assembly of Experts, Council of Guardians, Jaleh Square, Ottoman Empire, Shaikh Fazlullah Nuri, White Revolution, First World War New!
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Iran's geographic location is of great significance for the understanding of its political development. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bazaar societies, bazaar networks, canonical taxes, totalist ideology, mosque networks, tobacco concession, religious laity, philosopher ruler Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Reza Shah, Reza Khan, Mulla Sadra, The Revealing of Secrets, Sayyid Qutb, Bani Sadr, Constitutional Revolution, Middle East, Navvab Safavi, Muslim Brotherhood, National Front, Fada'iyan-i Islam, Plato's Republic, Shi'i Islam, Association of United Societies, Ha'iri Yazdi, Rashid Rida, Revolutionary Guard, Assembly of Experts, Council of Guardians, Jaleh Square, Ottoman Empire, Shaikh Fazlullah Nuri, White Revolution, First World War New!
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