Iran: A Modern History

This is an excellent single volume history of Iran where the chronology is explained on a thematic basis - e.g. the developing power of the central government in relation to the geographical periphery of the country during the course of the twentieth century. The bibliography is also very extensive, and set out under the thematic headings used in the text. A book I have no hesitation in recommending for all those wanting to better understand Iran.

This is beautifully presented book, giving a detailed but engaging narrative of Iranian history going back to the rise of the Safavid dynasty in the early sixteenth century. Prof. Amanat says it his interpretation of modern Iranian history, rather than an attempt to summarize the field: I find it a very compelling interpretation.

If anyone is looking for a good book on the history of iran I highly recommend this.

This is an absolute must for anyone seriously interested in not only modern Iran, but the whole of contemporary Middle East. It is the one book that must be on the reading list of all university courses on these matters

This is a beautiful book very well put together but I cannot comment yet on the written work as Like War and Piece, it will take a lot of time to read.

Excellent delivery timing and content. Most authoritative, informative, well researched, fascinating read for anyone interested in this topic. Will purchase more copies as gifts for my friends.

A very scholarly account of the history and current affairs in Iran. Extremely well written.

Iran is the most important country that nobody understands, and this one book makes it understandable. Two reasons: 1. It is written by an Iranian, so he understands the Iranian psyche, and gets right into it from the outset 2. Unlike many/most Iranians, he is no national chauvinist, and says it all as it is, warts and all This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the enigma that is modern Iran, as well as any Iranians themselves who refuse to look at themselves in the mirror and still blame everyone but themselves for the revolution of 1979.

In browsing the book I found new ways of looking at the history that has been the trend in the past and one can see the realities better.

O produto chegou rápido e em ótimas condições

The delivery was slightly late and I was afraid that it might been lost somewhere in the air but I got the package eventually and once explored it quickly I found myself confronting a marvelous book with so much detail about Iran’s contemporary history. Dr. Amant has left a unique but unprecedented narrative about modern Iran, a story which in this form never written before! Absolutely amazing the quality of the book was very good too!

This is one of the finest books on the modern history of Iran. I was looking out for such a work on Iran by a scholar of Iranian origin from last few years. It is so beautifully written as I didn’t lose my interest in it despite the fact that it is a 900 pages lengthy work. Contents of the book are impressive and analysis of the facts is powerful with lucid language making the work outstanding.

Mit massivem (1000 Seiten Umfang inkl Apparat ) hat dieses Buch sowohl eine hohe (aber gut vermittelte und lesbare ) Informationsdichte, und eine durchdachte Struktur. Da der Author Exil-Iraner ist, merkt man die Liebe zum Land und Kulturraum auf jeder Seite, hier ist sowohl wissenschaftliche Qualifikation wie auch Enthusiasmus betreffend dem Dargelegten spürbar. Die Englische Version (ich vermute es ist die Orginalsprache, das der verfasser in New York lehrt(e) ist zugänglich und mit etwas besseren kenntnissen leicht verständlich Wer also "etwas" mehr zum Persischen Kulturraum jenseits der Klassik und des römischen Reichs erwerben möchte, trifft hier auf eine exzellente Zusammenfassende Quelle, die den Interessenhorizont der meisten Laien abdecken sollte. Man hat dabei das vergnügen einen Kluturraum zu erkunden über den man viel zu wissen glaubt was sich aber oft genug, als inkorrekt oder Teilweissen herausstellt. Habe das Glück noch die englische Hardcover Version erworben zu haben.. ein tausendseitiger paperback löst bei mir leichte Panik hinsichtlich Stabilität und Lesbarkeit aus . Dies ist ein Buch das definitiv als HC erworben werden sollte - schon in der Hoffnung auf besser Papierqualität, so dass es einige Dekaden überstehtm denn ich zumindest werde es immer mal wieder zur Auffrischung aus dem Regal ziehen. Es sei auch erwähnt, dass die Audible Hörbuch version fast schon geschenkt ist, und sprachlich/erzählerisch ebenso gut Wissen vermittelt wie das geschriebene Werk.