The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran
Charles Kurzman
Discover the fascinating story of the unthinkable revolution in Iran. Charles Kurzman's book sheds light on the fall of the shah despite his powerful military and superpower support. Kurzman explores the chaos and confusion that characterized major protest movements and the unpredictability of revolutionary expectations. Through eyewitness accounts, declassified security documents, and underground pamphlets, Kurzman captures the overwhelming sense of uncertainty that gripped pre-revolutionary Iran. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the nature and evolution of the Iranian revolution and protest movements in general.
Publish Date
2005-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
2005-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2004
Goodreads Rating
3.58
ISBN
9780674018433
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2022-11-19T12:19:44.000Z
An invaluable book recommended by @ksadjadpour on the Iranian revolution of 1979 that exposes the limitations of retrospective historical analyses but also leads one to conclude that the (possible) revolution of today may have crossed the rubicon. – source