Reign Of The AyatollahsFive years after the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy, Iran remains convulsed by political upheaval and embroiled in international conflict. Shock waves from the Iranian events have stirred unrest in the Middle East from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia, fed Islamic revivalism elsewhere in the Islamic world, and undermined the American position in this strategic region. Meanwhile, amid all this bewildering upheaval, the revolution has given birth to the modern world's first quasi-theocratic state run by orthodox clerics according to Islamic law. This book is a riveting analysis of the Iranian revolution, its economic, religious, and social turmoil, and its international consequences. |
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... critical decisions . Bani - Sadr no doubt gained stand- ing with Khomaini by firmly opposing compromise with either the Shah or later with the liberal prime minister , Shapour Bakhtiar . Bani - Sadr was one of the favored passengers on ...
... critical decisions . Bani - Sadr no doubt gained stand- ing with Khomaini by firmly opposing compromise with either the Shah or later with the liberal prime minister , Shapour Bakhtiar . Bani - Sadr was one of the favored passengers on ...
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... critical of the terms of the hostage settlement . The pattern was repeated on 16 June , when 145 deputies voted for the motion to start impeachment proceedings and a handful against . During the two - day debate , and under threatening ...
... critical of the terms of the hostage settlement . The pattern was repeated on 16 June , when 145 deputies voted for the motion to start impeachment proceedings and a handful against . During the two - day debate , and under threatening ...
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... critical figures on the Guardianship Council . By virtue of his religious authority , he appointed the Friday prayer leaders to all the great cities and towns , and the heads of the many powerful revolutionary organizations . His ...
... critical figures on the Guardianship Council . By virtue of his religious authority , he appointed the Friday prayer leaders to all the great cities and towns , and the heads of the many powerful revolutionary organizations . His ...
Contents
The Collapse of the Old Order | 9 |
Khomaini The Idol Smasher | 19 |
Bazargan A Knife Without the Blade | 52 |
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