| Description |
160 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Pivotal moments in history |
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Pivotal moments in history.
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| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 8.0 5.0 121311. |
| Awards |
A Junior Library Guild selection |
| Summary |
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. |
| Bibliography |
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. |
| Subject |
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979 -- Juvenile literature.
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Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979.
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| ISBN |
0822575213 reinforced |
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9780822575214 reinforced |
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