The Turban for the Crown : The Islamic Revolution in Iran Paperback / softback
by Said Amir (Associate Professor of Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Arjomand
Part of the Studies in Middle Eastern History series
Paperback / softback
Description
This comprehensive history of the Iranian Revolution views it in the context of an ongoing conflict between religious and political authorities dating back to the establishment of Shi'ism as the state religion of Iran in 1501.
The historical context is seen as being critical in understanding the staying power of Khomeini's regime and its ruthless elimination of internal opposition to the Islamic Republic. The significance of the appearance of widespread popular discontent, the ideological differences among the ruling clergy, and the issue of Khomeini's succession are also considered, and the book concludes with a comparison between the Iranian Revolution and other famous historical revolutions.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, frontispiece
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:16/08/1990
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- ISBN:9780195042580
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, frontispiece
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:16/08/1990
- Category:
- ISBN:9780195042580