The Iranian people despised their leader, Reza Shah, who catered to foreign businesses while ruling Iran as a dictator. In 1979 discontent boiled up into all-out revolution. Led by the charismatic Ayatollah Khomeini, the Iranian people seized control and created a new government based on the Islamic religion.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-155) and index.
Contents
The roots of revolution -- The cauldron boils -- The Shah is overthrown -- Striking the great satan --444 days -- The Ayatollah at twilight -- The aftershock of revolution.