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Iran Rising - by Amin Saikal (Paperback)

Iran Rising - by  Amin Saikal (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"When Iranians overthrew their monarchy, rejecting a pro-Western shah in favor of an Islamic regime, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyze the country for decades to come. Yet forty years after the 1978-79 revolution, Iran has emerged as a critical player in the Middle East and the wider world, as demonstrated in part by the 2015 international nuclear agreement. In Iran Rising, Iran specialist Amin Saikal describes how the country has managed to survive despite ongoing domestic struggles, Western sanctions, and countless other serious challenges"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>An authoritative account of how and why the Islamic Republic has survived to become a critical player in the Middle East and the world</b> <p/>When Iranians overthrew their pro-Western monarchy in favor of an Islamic regime in 1979, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyze the country for years to come. Yet in the decades since, Iran has emerged as a key player in the Middle East and the wider world. In <i>Iran Rising</i>, renowned Iran specialist Amin Saikal describes how the Islamic Republic has managed to survive despite ongoing domestic struggles, Western sanctions, and other serious challenges. Amid heightened global anxiety over alliances, terrorism, and nuclear threats, <i>Iran Rising</i> offers essential reading for understanding a country that, more than ever, is a force to watch.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>One of 20 essential books about the Middle East, compiled by the Middle Eastern Studies community at Anhui University in central China<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Amin Saikal</b> is adjunct professor of social sciences and Middle East specialist at the University of Western Australia. His other books include <i>The Rise and Fall of the Shah</i> (Princeton).

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