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Book Synopsis: This final volume of The Cambridge History of Iran covers the period from 1722 to 1979. Part I sets out the political framework. Beginning in the reign of Nadir Shah, it traces the establishment of the Qajar dynasty and the rise and fall of the Pahlavi autocracy. Part II discusses relations with the Ottoman Empire, Russia, European countries, Britain and British India. Part III covers economic and social developments, including systems of land tenure and revenue administration, the tribes, the traditional Iranian city, European economic penetration and the impact of the oil industry. In Part IV religious and cultural life is examined. There are chapters on religious change and Iranian arts and crafts - including architecture, ceramics, painting, metalwork and textiles, from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries - and popular entertainment, literature, and the press in modern Iran. The contributors to this volume represent the most informed and up-to-date international scholarship on the region. Together they have provided a unique survey of the modern period in Iranian history, leading up to the formation of the Islamic Republic.
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Discover the captivating history of Iran with The Cambridge History of Iran, Vol. 7: From Nadir Shah to the Islamic Republic. This comprehensive volume takes you on a journey through the political, economic, religious, and cultural developments from 1722 to 1979. Written by leading scholars, this book provides the most up-to-date and knowledgeable accounts of Iran's modern period.
Uncover the political landscape of Iran, from the establishment of the Qajar dynasty to the reign of Nadir Shah and the rise and fall of the Pahlavi autocracy. Learn about the fascinating relations between Iran and other powers, including the Ottoman Empire, Russia, and European countries. Explore the economic and social transformations, such as the impact of European economic penetration and the oil industry on Iranian society.
Get a glimpse into the religious and cultural life of Iran, with in-depth chapters on religious change, arts and crafts, popular entertainment, literature, and the press in modern Iran. From architecture and ceramics to literature and textiles, this volume showcases the rich cultural heritage of this ancient civilization.
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