This book provides an overview of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1987, highlighting the political, social, and cultural conditions of the country following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It presents contemporary developments in Iran, including national identity, governance, society, and the experiences of the Iranian people during the early years of the Islamic Republic.
Letters to My Torturer is a powerful memoir by Iranian journalist and political activist Houshang Asadi, recounting his arrest, torture, and imprisonment under the Iranian regime. Presented as a series of letters addressed to his torturer, the book exposes the brutality of political repression in Iran, while also exploring themes of love, memory, faith, and resilience. Asadi reflects on his exp…
This book provides a detailed historical narrative of the final years of the Pahlavi monarchy in Iran. William H. Forbis examines the political, social, and economic conditions that led to growing unrest, culminating in the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Through journalistic analysis, he portrays the complexities of the Shah’s rule, the rise of opposition movements, and the factors that contributed…
Already acclaimed as "a devastating portrait" (Business Week), this revised and updated edition of Robert Graham's book is particularly revealing of how the Shah of Iran's neglect of his country's basic needs, and misreading of its mood, led to one of the most stunning political reversals of the century. Powerfully persuasive, as well as timely in light of today's headlines, Iran: The Illus…
This volume analyzes a decade of Latin American foreign policy, focusing on the political, economic, and diplomatic developments between 1970 and 1980. Compiled by the staff of Foreign Policy magazine, the book examines major regional dynamics, the impact of global power structures, and the role of the United States in shaping Latin America’s international relations. It offers case studies, p…
This volume examines the complex interactions between political structures, traditional institutions, and cultural practices in South Asia. Edited by R. J. Moore, the book brings together scholarly essays that explore how historical traditions have shaped political behavior, governance, and social change across countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The work provides insi…
Government and Politics in South Asia provides a comprehensive examination of the political systems, institutions, and governing structures of countries in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Written by leading scholars, the book analyzes historical developments, constitutional frameworks, political parties, military influence, regional tensions, and pattern…
The autobiographical account of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, chronicling his personal journey toward self-realization and moral development. The book documents Gandhi’s early life, formative experiences in India and South Africa, and the evolution of his philosophy of nonviolence, truth, and civil resistance. Through candid reflections on his successes and failures, Gandhi offers deep insight …
Writing an objective biography of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the only larger-than-life political figure of Muslim Bengal, is no easy task for a historian. In this well-researched book, Sayyid A. Karim has given a fascinating account of the life of Sheikh Mujib and makes an assessment of his legacy.Separating the man from the myth, the author has drawn a moving portrait of a heroic man who triumphed…
The personal account of Mohandas K. Gandhi, recounting his life from childhood until 1921. Originally written in Gujarati and translated by Mahadev Desai, the book describes Gandhi’s moral, spiritual, and political evolution. It details his experiments with truth, nonviolence, self-discipline, simple living, and his early involvement in social reform and the Indian independence movement. As o…