iran

Discusses the history, geography, politics, religion, culture, and people of Iran and analyzes the fall of the Shah and the rise of the Ayatollah.

Examines the history of Iran from ancient times to the present, life before and after the Islamic Revolution, the current state of affairs, and Iran's place in the world today.

Interweaves the stories of two Persian princes in different historic centuries who worry about corruption in the world.

Explores ancient Persia, using the finds of archaeologists and other scientists to bring the people and culture of ancient Persia to life.

An account of the rise and fall of the Persian Empire, based in part on archaeological findings of the twentieth century.

Chronicles the life of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and describes how a poor student from a remote area of Southern Iran became the nation's leader in 1979, his Islamic philosophy, and other related topics.

Chronicles the life of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, describing his rise to power in Iran and the aftermath of his rule, and includes a chronology and further reading list.

A brief biography of the Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran, a political and religious ally of the Ayatollah Khomeini, describing his rise to become one of the most influential religious leaders of the world.

A biography of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, chronicling the story of how he rose to power after fighting in the name of Ayatollah Khomeini, and discussing his quest for nuclear power.