The Persian Night: Iran under the Khomeinist Revolution - Hardcover

Taheri, Amir

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1594032408 ISBN 13: 9781594032400

Publisher: Encounter Books, 2009

Synopsis

This timely and fast-paced book by celebrated Iranian-born journalist Amir Taheri examines the history of the Khomeinist movement in Iran to show how it is genetically programmed for war. It will also show how Khomeinsim can be defeated, enabling Iran to close the chapter of the revolution and return to the global mainstream. This book is mandatory for anyone concerned about the future of Iran, terrorism, and the prospects for middle east peace.

About this title

About the Author:

Amir Taheri has published ten books, some of which have been translated into twenty languages. He is a commentator for CNN and the BBC and is a regular contributor to the National Review and New York Post. He lives in London.

From AudioFile:

At first listen, Robertson Dean may seem a surprising choice for this overview of Iranian religious politics, given his precise and clearly American accent. But given that the audience for this complicated text is largely non-Muslim and Western, Dean's sophisticated and well-enunciated narration provides a soothing background for the tense issues covered. These include the American hostage situation in Iran in the 1980s and the continual threat of a future conflict between the two nations. Dean covers the suspicious relationship between these two nations in a professional and objective tone. The intricacies of religious interpretation as well as the controversial statements of Iranian President Ahmadinejad make for a compelling read. M.R. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Encounter Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1594032408
• ISBN 13: 9781594032400
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 413