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By Theseus "theseus" (US of A) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Iran: At War With History (Nations of the Contemporary Middle East) (Hardcover)
This book "traces elements of continuity in Iranian society from pre-Islamic times to the turmoil of the Islamic Republic. John Limbert discusses the persistence of religion as a dominant force in Iran's politics and society, the attraction of unorthodox doctrines such as Mazdakism, Baha'ism, and revolutionary Shi'ism, the tradition of strong, charismatic leadership, and the constant problem of ruling peoples of diverse tribal, religious, and linguistic affiliations.
Hardback with dusjacket; 186 pp. Indexed. Glossary and Chronology. Over 16 pp of bibliographical information in End Notes and a Bibliography. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TABLE OF CONTENTS Iran-zamin The Peoples of Iran Myths and Forgotten Kings Islamic Iran Pahlavis and Ayatollahs Revolutionary Iran Whither Iran Appendix: The Ruling IRP-Clerical Network: Political-Religious Leaders 1979-1986 Appendix: The Ruling IRP-Clerical Network: Institutional Structure |
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Iran: At War With History (Nations of the Contemporary Middle East) by John W. Limbert (Hardcover - Mar. 1987)
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