I found the selfimportant tone of the author made the flowing of the book slow and at times hard to carry on. The streets of tehran, irans capital, filled with celebration as the news spread that the hated monarchy had been overthrown. Im looking for the best possible guide book on iran. Jul 20, 2011 the books below are my picks of iranian literature with a few books not by iranians but which illuminate iran itself and are vital in understanding our country and although they dont. The cypress tree is her first book, telling the story of 20thcentury iran through three generations of iranian women kamin, her mother and her. Nina ansarys jewels of allah is also one of the books on iran you should read to delve deeper into the complicated and very much controversial topic of women in iran. I ranib ook is the first and best iranian online bookshop, supply, and great source of persian farsi books. The revolution in iran, led by ayatollah ruhollah khomeini, was sparked by many factors, including a widening gap between the different classes of iranian. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and collective memory in the middle east. Media in category books from iran the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Here, she recommends six books essential for a deeper understanding of irans history, culture, and politics. In 1852, the modern darol fonoun school was established in tehran. The books i read spanned over years of persian culture and included classics as well as popular fiction. Heres what to read to understand the roots of the crisis between iran.
Lonely planet iran by lonely planet, simon richmond, jean. Emphasizing the interaction between political organizations and social forces, ervand abrahamian discusses iranian society and politics during the period between the. Memoirs of a government servant in the 1960s and 70s houshang pirnazar. Iranian nuclear crisis abebooks shop for books, art.
The history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective but no matter, these books are funny and moving. We have been selling persian and english books about iran since 1979. Irans chief trading partners are china, japan, germany, italy, and south korea. Shane bauer, josh fattal and sarah shourd on why they were hiking along the iraqiran border in 2009, when they were detained in tehran on accusations of spying. Jul 07, 2014 the creation of the national library of iran dates from the early 1860s. This is a list of women writers who were born in iran or whose writings are closely associated with that country. By ervand abrahamian 2 for a more in depth and scholarly works, abrahamians iran between two revolutions is a classic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading captive in iran. What are the best books to read about the modern history of iran. Its failure to declare all nuclear facilities and materials in a. Rafiq ayatolah rafiqi ayat allahnaqshi sazmani amniyati shuravi dar inqilabi. Iran s chief trading partners are china, japan, germany, italy, and south korea. Mar 16, 2014 shane bauer, josh fattal and sarah shourd on why they were hiking along the iraq iran border in 2009, when they were detained in tehran on accusations of spying.
Please add a reason or a talk parameter to this template to explain the issue with the article. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Several books by dissident authors in iran were banned from the 32nd tehran international book fair by the ministry of culture and islamic guidance, the center for. Travel narratives often conclude that preconceived. Eslam shenasi part i ali mir fitros download free ebook pdf. A composite image of the book covers of black wave by kim ghattas. On january 16, 1979, the shah of iran left the country he had ruled for more than 37 years. The books below are my picks of iranian literature with a few books not by iranians but which illuminate iran itself and are vital in. Considered to be one of the best short stories of 20th century iran.
A remarkable true story of hope and triumph amid the horror of tehrans brutal evin prison kindle edition by rostampour, maryam, amirizadeh, marziyeh, lotz, anne graham, lotz, anne graham. You may search or browse a small part of inventory of persian and english language books about iran. Jul 25, 2017 irans enormous book garden in tehran houses more than just books steve inskeep talks to bloomberg reporter golnar motevalli, who explains why iran a country better known for its censorship. As early as 2009, according to wikileaks, oman offered to arrange secret talks between the us and iran, which hadnt had diplomatic relations for 30 years. The history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective, but no matter. So i took myself on a literary exploration of iran. There are, of course, many kinds of books about iran other than historical scholarship, and. Help us create the kind of literary community youve always dreamed of. New books archaeology, anthropology architecture art biographies, memoirs business, economy children crafts, rugs culture, society diaspora ethnicities, minorities film, video food foreign relations iranus relations geography, nature history ancient history modern history pahlavi era history qajar era humor, satire.
Irans turbulent 20th century saw various political and social upheavals, including the iranian revolution in 1979. Government iran is a theocratic islamic republic governed under. The shop on westwood boulevard held roughly 85% persian titles as well as books in english about iran, said owner bijan khalili, who in a phone call described his customer base as persians and those americans that are interested in persian culture in a phone call. The first book that made your world a little broader and a little brighter. Its failure to declare all nuclear facilities and materials in a timely manner has. The creation of the national library of iran dates from the early 1860s. What am i looking for in a guide book to this specific country is good and uptodate practical advice on accommodation and transportation. Media in category books about iran the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Wikiproject iran may be able to help recruit an expert. Language watch edit this article needs attention from an expert in iran. The novel, first published in 1973, is one of the most popular books in iran and has become part of the national psyche. Irans nuclear programme has been under intense scrutiny from the international community for more than a decade now, as the country continues to play its cards close to its chest and its nuclear intentions remain unclear.
Iran e bastan abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Five books that explain irans distrust of the west financial times. New books archaeology, anthropology architecture art biographies, memoirs business, economy children crafts, rugs culture, society diaspora ethnicities, minorities film, video food foreign relations iran us relations geography, nature history ancient history modern history pahlavi era history qajar era humor, satire. Oct 16, 2012 i am currently translating the story gileh mard by bozorg alavi to hebrew. After quitting his job, openminded author maslin loaded a backpack and hitched to iran, where he spent nine weeks debunking western misconceptions. The books below became my road map to a distant place. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and. The art of persian celebration hardcover maryam khosrowshahi, willem floor, parviz tanavoli 2017. Sohrab books persian christian literature by bishop dehqanitafti, farsi christian books, iranian christian literature, 1 camberry close, basingstoke, hampshire rg21 3ag u. But it was the detention of the american hikers by iran that brought oman into a mediating role between the two sides and helped win the release of the detainees. A memoir by seyed hossein mousavian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dec 12, 2019 in all honesty, and probably a bit too frankly, im including reading lolita in tehran on this list of books on iran simply because its famous. The iran contra affair was the product of two separate initiatives during the administration of president ronald reagan.
What you see on our site is only a fraction of the books we have available. This week in the magazine, laura secor, who is a contributor and is working on a book about iran, wrote a comment about mirhossein moussavi and ayatollah ali khamenei. These fiction and nonfiction books about iran offer insight into irans history and the complicated role other nations have played in it. Popular iran books showing 150 of 3,748 reading lolita in tehran. An engaging historical novel set in 17thcentury isfahan, the magnificent capital of shah abbas, the blood of flowers is also one of the books on iran i suggest reading the novel is the heartwrenching story of a young woman whose father died without leaving a dowry for her marriage. Sohrab books persian christian books bybishop dehqani. The freed american hikers speak on their captivity in iran.
When us president donald trump delivered his iran strategy speech in october 2017, rather. The books the trump administration should read to understand iran. List of books and articles about irancontra affair online. Here is the best place for presenting rare, old, new and precious titles to buy them through the earth biggest persian online bookstore. In the iranian revolution, read about how the revolutions role in propelling iran from a monarchy to a theocracy dramatically altered life in iran, and how its aftermath continues to shape the politics of the middle east today. Lonely planet iran is your passport to the most relevant, uptodate advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. The novel, first published in 1973, is one of the most popular books in iran and has become part. Government iran is a theocratic islamic republic governed under the constitution of 1979 as amended. The irancontra affair was the product of two separate initiatives during the administration of president ronald reagan. The struggle for the soul of iran secor, laura on amazon. Irancontra by malcolm byrne trading arms for hostages proved mainly that americans were valuable commodities. List of books and articles about irancontra affair. Whether for good or for bad, the iran that ultimately rises out of the ashes of last summers uprising will be unlike the iran we know today, and for that we can thank the green movement, not another round of useless sanctions.
Irans enormous book garden in tehran houses more than just books. Which is the best literature fiction book from iran. Irans enormous book garden in tehran houses more than just books steve inskeep talks to bloomberg reporter golnar motevalli, who explains why iran a country better known for its censorship. My last day in iran, she shoved a thin paper package into my hand and whispered read it. Iran is home to a rich persian culture full of art, literature and music with a worldwide influence. Aug 27, 2011 the history of iran presented in her book is not exactly objective, but no matter.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hike among the castles of the assassins in alamut valley, lose yourself in esfahans historic bazaar, or ski in the alborz mountains all with your trusted travel companion. Choice outstanding academic title 2014 scores of books have been written by western experts, mainly american, looking at the root causes of the conflict between iran and the us. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Azar nafisi goodreads author shelved 4 times as iran avg rating 3. I am currently translating the story gileh mard by bozorg alavi to hebrew. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Khorramshahr, on the shatt al arab, is the countrys chief general cargo port. Do you remember the first book that made you step outside of yourself. Of iranian origins, ansary is a historian and university professor, and her jewels of allah is not a novel but an academic work that goes deep into the very popular narrative. What are the best books to read about the modern history. Nov 14, 20 1 for a general survey of 20th century iran, i highly recommend, a history of modern iran. Far from breaking my spirit, sadegh hedayats blind owl woke me up shadi gholizadeh. Pages in category books about iran the following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.
Kamin mohammadis top 10 iranian books books the guardian. However, none of them have presented an inside look at this complex relationship from within the iranian culture, society, and most importantly, the iranian. List of books and articles about iranian history online. Responding to these conflicts and engaging with contemporary human rights issues in the wake of the revolution has become vital for late 20thcentury iranian authors, who have collectively given a voice to a modern iran. Since the iranian revolution in 1979, the constitution of the islamic republic of iran states regarding freedom of expression.