Modern Iran

This history of modern Iran is not a survey in the conventional sense but an ambitious exploration of the story of a nation. It offers a revealing look at how events, people, and institutions are shaped by currents that sometimes reach back hundreds of years. The book covers the complex history of the diverse societies and economies of Iran against the background of dynastic changes, revolutions, civil wars, foreign occupation, and the rise of the Islamic Republic.

An extraordinary memoir from an Iranian journalist in exile about leaving her country, challenging tradition and sparking an online movement against compulsory hijab. A photo on Masih's Facebook page: a woman standing proudly, face bare, hair blowing in the wind. Her crime: removing her veil, or...

Witness the explosive clash between autocracy and revolution that forged a modern Middle Eastern geopolitical powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical narrative plunges you into over a century of ideological warfare, foreign intervention, and the fight for...

A moving and harrowing portrait of the lives of Iranians across five decades, tracing the promise of the 1979 Iranian revolution, its betrayal by forces of autocracy, and a people’s undying spirit of resistance "One of the most perceptive books on modern Iran in years." —The New York Times...

Brought to you by Penguin. The internationally acclaimed masterpiece from one of Iran's most influential writers - a powerful and essential tale of female freedom Women Without Men traces the interwoven destinies of five women – including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a sex worker and a...

I 1979 væltede Ayatollah Khomeini 2.500 års persisk kongedømme og ændrede verdenshistorien. I dag er Iran den vigtigste spiller i et Mellemøsten splittet mellem Iran på den ene side og USA, Saudi-Arabien og Israel på den anden - et magtspil, der også har konsekvenser for Danmark. Men det er også i Iran, man finder kimen til en anderledes fremtid blandt de iranske unge, kvinderne, kunstnerne og de demokratiske kræfter, der har fået nok af konflikt og undertrykkelse.

A pair of action-packed mysteries featuring Satyajit Ray's famous super-sleuth Prodosh Chandra Mitter – aka Feluda – has been delighting Bengali crime fans since 1965. Sometimes referred to as ‘the Indian Sherlock Holmes’, he is the literary creation of award-winning filmmaker and...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. "Iran re-seals the Strait of Hormuz." "Gaza ceasefire talks stall." "Israel strikes Lebanon." The Middle East headlines that arrive daily can feel fragmented and bewildering — but none of them began from nothing. This is Volume 2 of MultiView World's...

Experience the epic Middle Eastern history of the Iranian plateau, where the rise and fall of empires forged a nation. Perfect for focused learning during your commute, this sweeping and turbulent narrative connects ancient roots to modern geopolitics. Grasp how fierce cultural identity survived...

Unravel the turbulent geopolitical history and religious revolutions that forged a fiercely independent modern nation. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive exploration connects ancient highland kingdoms to the modern complexities of the Middle East. Transform your listening time into...

Trace the epic Middle Eastern history of a mystical brotherhood that conquered a nation to forge a Persian empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating narrative immerses you in the dramatic rise of the Safavids. Journey through late medieval Iran as charismatic leaders transform...

Witness the dramatic rise of a spiritual brotherhood that forged an empire and altered Middle Eastern history forever. Perfect for an educational commute, this captivating historical narrative transforms a remote Sufi lodge into the militant powerhouse that birthed a modern nation. Immerse...

See how a mystical brotherhood forged a Persian empire and violently altered Middle Eastern history. Perfect for your daily commute, this sweeping historical narrative immerses you in a brutal yet brilliant world of warring princes, tribal confederations, and zealous Sufi orders. Transform your...

Trace the urban evolution of a dusty settlement into a Middle Eastern megacity forged by revolution and royal ambition. Perfect for an engaging commute, this evocative political history transports you directly into the vibrant bazaars and fortified palaces of ancient Persia. Whether you want an...