TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ali M. Ansari
TI  - Modern Iran since 1797: reform and revolution 
SN  - 9781138281844
AV  - DS272 .A58 2019
U1  - 955 23
PY  - 2019///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
KW  - Iran
KW  - History
N1  - Revised edition of: Modern Iran : the Pahlavis and after. Harlow, England : Pearson Education, 2007; Includes bibliographical references (pages 414-430) and index; The legacy of the 18th century -- Fath Ali Shah and the challenge of Europe -- Resistance, revolut and reaction -- Enlightenment and the Iranian awakening -- The constitutional revolution and its aftermath -- Reza Khan and the establishment of the Pahlavi state -- Reza Shah : modernisation and tradition, 1926-41 -- Political pluralism and the ascendacy of nationalism, 1941-53 -- The consolidation of power, 1953-60 -- The "white revolution" -- Towards the great civilisation -- Revolution, war and "Islamic Republic" -- The Khatami presidency -- Ahmadinejad, populism and the politics of confrontation -- Conclusion : Iranians and their history
N2  - Modern Iran since 1797 offers a comprehensive analysis of political, social and economic developments in Iran since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Spanning two centuries, the book provides historical context for recent developments in and the complex nature of Iran's international relationships and its internal struggle to reconcile itself and its traditions with the modern world. This edition has been extended to stretch from 1797 up until the present day. Written in a clear, engaging style and highlighting Iran as a state and society grappling with the realities of the modern age, this remains the perfect guide for all those studying the history of modern Iran
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