Iran and the Muslim World: Resistance and Revolution

Keddie, N.

This book consists of a series of interrelated chapters analyzing why Iran, among all countries, has seen so many revolutionary movements in the past century; the degree to which its religion, Shi'ism, is revolutionary; and the history of revolutionary and resistance movements in the modern Muslim world. The author stresses historical change, such as the change of Twelver Shi'ism from political quietism to revolutionary opposition, and also previously unnoticed factors in revolution, such as the multi-urban character of all Iran's modern revolutions.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1995-04-03

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349392834

DOI: 10.1057/9780230389649

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 303