iran

A biography of the Ayatollah Khomeini, examining his childhood and early years, and discussing how he transformed himself from a traditional Muslim theologian into an influential Iranian ruler.

Provides an account of the changes taking place in Iran twenty years after the Islamic revolution, discussing the people and places that make up the country, and looking at the pressing issues in Iranaian life, including religious freedom, women's rights, freedom of expression, and others.

Presents the story of the Battle of Marathon, a landmark battle in ancient history.

Examines the Iran hostage crisis during which fifty-two Americans were held hostage in the Tehran embassy for over 440 days, and offers insights into the event from the perspective of the hostages, soldiers sent to set them free, the radical captors, and diplomats trying to end the crisis.

Photographs, maps, and text describe the history, culture, people, and religion of Iran.

Guided by the beggar he so often shunned, a young, spoiled boy in Persia must quickly collect the ingredients to make a healing stew for his dying father.

In the fifth century B.C., twelve-year-old Susiana records in her diary her experiences as Esther's personal attendant in the palace of King Xerxes.

Iran's topography, history, society, economy, and government are concisely described, augmented by photographs, maps, charts, and captions.

Presents the geographical, cultural, political, and historical elements of this often turbulent, but always fascinating, country.

A history of the nation of Iran and a discussion of how that history factors into the current politics of the Middle East.