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Revolutionary roads.

Authors :
SANDBROOK, DOMINIC
Source :
Prospect; Feb2009, Issue 155, p44-45, 2p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article explores the history of the Iranian Revolution. The author compares the foundation of the Islamic Republic with the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the French Revolution of 1789. The article discusses the isolation of the Shah, government repression and conflict in Iran. The rise to power of Ayatollah Khomeini and symbolic resistance to western secular capitalism are considered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13595024
Issue :
155
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Prospect
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
36986932