A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind by Axworthy, Michael
A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind by Axworthy, Michael

A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind

The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today. "Michael Axworthy's deft untangling of...
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Author: Michael Axworthy
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A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind by Axworthy, Michael

A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind

$72.99 $37.69
A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind by Axworthy, Michael

A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind

$72.99 $37.69
Author: Michael Axworthy
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today.

"Michael Axworthy's deft untangling of the country's history, from the advent of Zoroastrianism to the 1979 revolution, is a stunning achievement." ―Guardian

Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic republic, but one in which only 1.4 percent of the population attend Friday prayers. Iran's religious culture encompasses the most censorious and dogmatic Shi'a Muslim clerics in the world, yet its poetry insistently dwells on the joys of life: wine, beauty, sex. Iranian women are subject to one of the most restrictive dress codes in the Islamic world but make up nearly 60 percent of the student population of the nation's universities.

In A History of Iran, acclaimed historian Michael Axworthy chronicles the rich history of this complex nation from the Achaemenid Empire of sixth century BC to the revolution of 1979 to today, including a close look at Iran's ongoing attempts to become a nuclear power.

This comprehensive volume offers general readers an essential guide to understanding this volatile nation, which is once again at the center of the world's attention.

Author: Michael Axworthy
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 05/24/2016
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780465098767
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Michael Axworthy teaches at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter (UK). The author of The Sword of Persia and Revolutionary Iran, Axworthy publishes widely in the field of Iranian history.
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