List of books and articles about iranian history online. For a detailed description of the persian empire, see persia. However, it should be pointed out that ideas related to nationalism and secularism are not something new in the intellectual history of iran. Rafiq ayatolah rafiqi ayat allahnaqshi sazmani amniyati shuravi dar inqilabi. They cost a lot though in both ebook and hardcopy formats. The book chronicles the event and the ensuing struggle of the revolution that took place between 1905 and 1911 in. Irans revolution has inspired countless books, articles, films, and. Throughout history, iran has railed against external pressure while occasionally giving in, as in 1988 when ayatollah ruhollah khomeini. This is a critically acclaimed documentary and a must. You could technically argue that these are 12 of the best history books out there since were featuring a threepart history of wwii as one entry. In a reappraisal of irans modern history, ervand abrahamian traces its traumatic journey across the twentieth century, through the discovery of oil, imperial interventions, the rule of the pahlavis and, in 1979, revolution and the birth of the islamic republic. If you are interested to know about iran or you like to travel to iran, buy iranian souvenirs or even do business in iran here is the best site ever. 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. Mashhad, city, capital of khorasane razavi ostan province, northeastern iran.
Recent books by or about women in iran women in iranian history hadafha va mobarezeye zane irani. Nov 14, 20 1 for a general survey of 20th century iran, i highly recommend, a history of modern iran. The book contains notes an index and numerous maps, but no photographs. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Early history to the zand dynasty iran has a long and rich history. Rohani has brought the iranian nation and government to a major cross road once more.
This book is a must read for every interested person in women and politics in iran, in the middle east and in the muslim world. Also by appointment, please call 30205600 closed independence day july 4, thanksgiving. The history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective, but no matter. Best russian history and literature books this is an alternative to the other best russian history books list. The best books on iranian history five books expert. Some of the worlds most ancient settlements have been excavated in the caspian region and on the iranian plateau. May 15, 2015 i second quora users opinion and highly recommend the cambridge history of iran series. New books archaeology, anthropology architecture art biographies, memoirs business, economy children crafts, rugs culture, society diaspora ethnicities, minorities film, video food foreign relations iranus relations geography, nature history ancient history modern history pahlavi era history qajar era humor, satire. The countrys ancient past preoccupied nineteenthcentury historians and archaeologists as they attempted to construct a unified understanding of the ancient world. Iranian history has long been a source of fascination for european and american observers. From memoirs and history to verse and fiction, the best writing about iran has a uniquely poetic touch.
Visiting the grand bazaar which is the beating heart of the city. Aug 27, 2011 the history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective, but no matter. Ethnic makeup of different parts of iran has been formed the way it is because of the wars with the ottomans and russia and in irans previous and later history 5. Mehdi malekzadeh, tarikhe enqelabe mashrutyyate iran. Nonetheless, archaeological discoveries have shown that the people who lived in that area before the aryans, were people of. History of the iranian constitutional revolution wikipedia. With the revolution of 1979, for the first time in its modern history, irans ruling politics changed track from mashrooteh to mashrooa.
Here, she recommends six books essential for a deeper understanding of irans history, culture, and politics. Mashhad is irans second largest city in terms of population, the burial place of the eighth imam, ali alrida, and a major hub for trade with countries to the east of iran. Iran has a long history of almost 7,000 years since the aryans immigrated to the iran heights. Constitutional revolution during the early 1900s the only way to save country from government corruption and foreign manipulation was to make a written code of laws. This is an nice overview of the history of iran, from the time of cyrus the great to about 2009.
I have great respect for his intellect, great knowledge of our history, sophisticated political analyses, and his consistent struggle for democracy. A history of modern iran in a radical reappraisal of irans modern history, ervand abrahamian traces its traumatic journey across the twentieth century, through the discoveryofoil,imperialinterventions,theruleofthepahlavis,and,in 1979, revolution and the birth of the islamic republic. James buchan considers ahmed kasravi, historian of irans. This sentiment caused the constitutional revolution. This week in the magazine, laura secor, who is a contributor and is working on a book about iran, wrote a comment about mirhossein moussavi and ayatollah ali khamenei. The revolution led to the establishment of a parliament in persia iran during the qajar dynasty. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Philosophy category literature and poetry education economy history and literature sociology novel psychology women glossary publications policy philosophy religion mp3 audio books free books for iran pdf nonpersian books miscellaneous top sellers. However, well stick with 10 because an article about 10 books just sounds so much more neat and tidy, in contrast to the subject they cover. Eslam shenasi part i ali mir fitros download free ebook pdf. Mashhad travel northeastern iran, iran lonely planet. Asia publishing fine collection of rare persian books.
Mashrutiyyat, or enghelabe mashruteh, also known as the constitutional revolution of iran, took place between 1905 and 1911. Clerical errors the conflict in tehran between liberals and clergy is the tragedy of modern iranian history. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Shahla haeri boston university hamideh sedghi provides a detailed, thorough investigation of gender and politics dynamics in iran throughout the last three political periods qajar, pahlavi, and islamic republic. New books archaeology, anthropology architecture art biographies, memoirs business, economy children crafts, rugs culture, society diaspora ethnicities, minorities film, video food foreign relations iran us relations geography, nature history ancient history modern history pahlavi era history qajar era humor, satire. In 2006 the english translation, by the american scholar evan siegel, of the first part of the book was published. Ethnic makeup of different parts of iran has been formed the way it is because of the wars with the ottomans and russia and in iran s previous and later history 5. May 31, 20 iran is an ancient place of extreme contrasts. Jul 10, 2008 in a reappraisal of iran s modern history, ervand abrahamian traces its traumatic journey across the twentieth century, through the discovery of oil, imperial interventions, the rule of the pahlavis and, in 1979, revolution and the birth of the islamic republic.
James buchan considers ahmad kasravi, famed historian of iran s democratic revolution. The subtitle empire of the mind denotes some emphasis on cultural aspects of iran, as well as the history of the country and the various dynasties who have ruled the area that was once referred to as persia. The difference however is the fact that at this point in history choosing the wrong path will contribute to complete disintegration of iran as a nation in the near. More than 100 years after the mashrooteh law or legal revolution in iran, the election of mr. The book chronicles the event and the ensuing struggle of the revolutio n that took place between 1905 and 1911 in persia iran. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A writer and lecturer on contemporary iran who formerly headed the iran. The story of mashrooteh is a 110 minute documentary about persian constitutional revolution in 1905 until 1911. Reza pahlavi, american invasion of iran, and federalism. Then well go to the greatest museum of persia iran national museum, a tunnel of iran history from the very beginning up to recent years. History of persia archaeological evidences show that from 100,000 b. For the true story behind argo, read our man in tehranthe world watch. Az enghelabe mashrooteh ta saltanate pahlavi the aims and struggles of the iranian woman. Aryans gave their name to this land and called it land of aryans or iran.
Ramin kamrans article professor ramin kamran is one of irans very top prodemocracy intellectuals. A history of 20th century iran by one of the countrys most prominent intellectuals. No wonder the imperialist ire at iran has included racist hysteria against islam, portraying irans historical advance by its revolution as a regressive return to the darkness of the middle ages. This book attempts to trace out the secret history of iran, from 500 b. I recommend this book if you are interested in iran, especially on its early history. Join facebook to connect with ali khojasteh and others you may know. Jun 24, 2009 with the revolution of 1979, for the first time in its modern history, irans ruling politics changed track from mashrooteh to mashrooa. A captivating guide to the barbarians of iranian origins and how these ancient tribes fought against the roman empire, goths, huns, and persians.
What to read to understand the 1979 iranian revolution. I will also include literature books that have had a profound effect on russia. History of the iranian constitutional revolution persian. A history from zoroaster to the present day 01 by axworthy, michael isbn. A search on amazon iran, memoirs, novels yields nearly 600 results. I second quora users opinion and highly recommend the cambridge history of iran series. Abbas amanat combines chronological and thematic approaches, exploring events with lasting implications for modern iran and the world. Mashhad also has wetter and drier periods with the bulk of the annual precipitation falling between the months of december and may. Jun 28, 2009 the story of mashrooteh is a 110 minute documentary about persian constitutional revolution in 1905 until 1911. Jun 26, 2009 clerical errors the conflict in tehran between liberals and clergy is the tragedy of modern iranian history. A religious scholar in his youth who achieved the rank of mullah, kasravi came to reject religious doctrine in favor of democratic ideals even when his advocacy of enlightenment and social justice pitted him against the monarchy.
Apart from national museum of iran in tehran, azerbaijan museum has the largest collection belonging to different periods of irans history. Published on jun 28, 2009 the story of mashrooteh is a 110 minute documentary about persian constitutional revolution in 1905 until 1911. Najme mashrooteh is an actress, known for barahoot 1988. What are the best books to read about the modern history of iran. History of persia boostan travel tour and travel agency. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But very little has been known about these cultures until the aryan migration about 90,000 years later. Jun 01, 2012 reza pahlavi, american invasion of iran, and federalism. The history of the constitutional revolution of iran in 7 volumes, published in 3 volumes 1697 pp. Visiting golestan complex and shamsol emareh that are unesco historic sites. May 26, 2006 be yade ghahremanane mashroote, yek taraneye zibaye azari. This working paper aims to investigate the revival of nationalism and secularism in iran, an ideological trend that reemerged in the late 1990s and continues still. She has also been writing regular updates on the situation in iran for news desk.