khomeini, ruhollah

Chronicles the events surrounding the 444 days in which a group of Iranian students held Americans hostage in the U.S. embassy in Tehran and discusses how the crisis defined the Carter presidency and impacted the Reagan administration.

Examines the life and leadership skills of Ayatollah Khomeini, who established the "ideal Islamic state" in Iran and encouraged Muslims worldwide to demonstrate against non-Islamic nations.

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.

An illustrated biography of the Islamic religious leader who became the chief political figure in Iran after the overthrow of the shah in 1979.

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.