Ali Ansari

Modern Iran Since 1797

Reform and Revolution

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Modern Iran since 1797 offers a comprehensive analysis of political, social and economic developments in Iran since the beginning of the nineteenth century. This edition has been extended to stretch from 1797 up until the present day. It remains the perfect guide for all those studying the history of modern Iran.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 442
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 153mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 698g
• ISBN-13: 9781138281851
• ISBN-10: 1138281859
• Artikelnr.: 56375115

Autorenporträt

Ali M Ansari is Professor of Iranian History at the University of St Andrews. His most recent publications include The Politics of Nationalism in Modern Iran (2012) and Iran: A Very Short Introduction (2014).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface to the third edition Glossary Chronology of Modern Iran Map 1
Introduction 2 The legacy of the eighteenth century 3 Fath Ali Shah and the
challenge of Europe 4 Resistance, revolt and reaction 5 'Enlightenment' and
the Iranian awakening 6 The Constitutional Revolution and its aftermath 7
Reza Khan and the establishment of the Pahlavi state 8 Reza Shah:
modernisation and tradition, 1926-41 9 Political pluralism and the
ascendancy of nationalism, 1941-53 10 The consolidation of power, 1953-60
11 The 'White Revolution' 12 Towards the Great Civilisation 13 Revolution,
war and 'Islamic Republic' 14 Khatami and the challenge of reform 15
Ahmadinejad, populism and the politics of confrontation 16 Conclusion:
Iranians and their history Guide to further research Select bibliography
Index