Iran--Front Row Balcony

249 Pages. Authors signing on front endpaper reads 12/12/83 With all good wishes, Nancy Rundell. No other marks on this tight bright book with a very, very, light spine cock. Dust jacket has some edge wear and small tears. Dust jacket price $12.95 is unclipped. This is an account of Americans living in Iran just before the Shah's power began to crumble. A product of extensive research and two years' residence in Tehran, it answers questions westerner have concerning Iranians, their culture, and relationships between Iranians and Americans. Authentic, unbiased, the book colorfully portrays the day-to-day experiences of an American couple in the bustling capital, their friendships and their travel adventures through the fascinating land of Darius, Cyrus the Great, and Omar Kyayyam. The incidents narrated reveal the vivid contrats between Muslim and American cultures. A comprehensive overview of Persian history and religion offering insights into the Shah's goals, his shortcomings and opposition, and the susequent turmoil created by the Khomeini regime. Succinct description and light humor with a perceptive eye to produce an engaging book about this volatile important Middle Eastern nation.…