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by Amanda Roraback (Author) "The first tribes who settled within the present borders of Iran after the ice age lived in scattered and secluded villages and towns isolated between..." (more)
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"Iran in a Nutshell" covers Iran's history from its years at the center of the powerful Persian Empire to its ignominious inclusion in U.S. President George Bush's "Axis of Evil." In short, easy-to-read chapters, "Iran in a Nutshell" outlines Iran’s nuclear program, its relationship with terrorist organizations and the role of Persian oil in the international market.

The book also illustrates the Islamic nature of Iran’s government through sidebars explaining the function and status of the Ayatollah and other leaders and drawing on passages from the country’s constitution.

In just 80 pages, "Iran in a Nutshell" provides a concise overview of Iran, its people, its government and its foreign relations.

"Iran in a Nutshell" is the 6th title in the ongoing Nutshell Notes series.

About the Author
Amanda Roraback is a historian and the author of 6 books including "Iraq in a Nutshell," "Afghanistan in a Nutshell" (both L.A. Times Bestsellers), "Islam in a Nutshell," "Israel-Palestine in a Nutshell," "Pakistan in a Nutshell," and "Iran in a Nutshell." She has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, Asia and Europe.


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  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Enisen Publishing (March 21, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0976307014
  • ISBN-13: 978-0976307013
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #817,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Objective and Timely Historical Review of Iran, April 15, 2006
By J. Solomon "Jerry Solomon" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This book by Amanda Roraback is not only timely, but a complete compendium of Iran from its Historical beginnings right up to the present date of printing. Covering history, geographical data, political history and sociological backgrounds, this book is a gem for anyone interested in Iran and its part in current Middle Eastern affairs. It is seriously objective, a task not easily accomplishedin today's turbulent world.

Regardless of the reader's religious or political position, this book is a must and sheds a great deal of light on the most current problematic area of the world, giving us a better understanding of how we might have gotten there.

Just look at some of the contents, including: Iraqi-Iranian War, the Oil issues (OPEC), Iran's Nuclear program, a Shi-ite Glossary, Iran & Terrorism, Ayatollah Khomeini and of course, "How to Build a Nuclear Bomb" and "Path to Becoming an Ayatollah".

Having read a "Iraq in a Nutshell", and a "Palestine-Israel in a Nutshell", I am already used to her methodical and complete coverage of these subjects. "Iran in Nutshell", follows these outlined formats and is must to anyone interested in current events and accurate Historical backgrounds of this country.

Like the other books in this series, this 82 page book is a well chosen abbreviated encyclopedia on Iran and is a bargain at the published price of USA $7.95. No longer will you have to struggle to "get up to speed", on Iran.



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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Bookshelf Should Have A Copy, April 17, 2006
By Retina (Oakland, CA.) - See all my reviews
I can't imagine a better, easier to read, more informative little book on a country that has been in the center of world politics from biblical times to the present, that few westerners know much about. In 80 some odd pages, the history, geopolitical, economic, and, religious overview, of this country is presented in the simplest, most direct and non-partisan point of view imaginable. All the salient facts of this country and its people are laid out and factually presented in a way that will surely interest the historian, as well as, the layman, in understanding why this country is so important to the world view of our global village. A huge step in bringing awareness to a much needed subject and how Iran is positioned in not only the life of the middle east, but, to our own western culture. Highly recommended!!
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