The Iranians: Persia, Islam and the Soul of a Nation by Sandra Mackey, Scott ...

The Iranians: Persia, Islam and the Soul of a Nation by Sandra Mackey, Scott Harrop This book is USED (not new) Condition: - cover worn and chipped Format: Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group : , 1998, ISBN: 9780452275638 / 0452275636 Dimensions: 15.24cm x 2.67cm x 22.86cm, 464 pages SKU: 5830v - We use NZ Post overnight for delivery so please allow 1-5 days for delivery - If you would like to see more photos of the book, ask a question and we'll add them Book Description: Throughout its long and complex history, Iran has struggled with two warring identities-one evolving from the values, social organization, and arts of ancient Persia, the other from Islam. By examining the relationship between these two identities, The Iranians explains how the revolution of 1979 came about, why the Islamic Republic has failed, and how Iran today is on the brink of chaos. In this defining portrait of a troubled nation and the forces that shape it, Iranian history and religion become accessible to the nonspecialist. Combining impeccable scholarship with the human insight of firsthand observations, The Iranians provides vital understanding of this unique and pivotal nation. WITH A NEW AFTERWORD BY THE AUTHOR