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Understanding Iran Everything You Need to Know, From Persia to the Islamic Republic, From Cyrus to Khamenei

Paperback • 2011 • English

Understanding Iran Everything You Need to Know, From Persia to the Islamic Republic, From Cyrus to Khamenei

By William R. Polk

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About the book

William R. Polk provides an informative, readable history of a country which is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power and culture of the Middle East. A former member of the State Department's Policy Planning Council, Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West. While Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders, they also have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion, and dominance. There are important ...Show more

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9780230103436

Publisher

Macmillan

Published year

2011

Language

English

Original title

Understanding Iran Everything You Need to Know, From Persia to the Islamic Republic, From Cyrus to Khamenei

Format

Paperback

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