How Long to Read The Political History of Modern Iran

How Long Does it Take to Read The Political History of Modern Iran?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 39 minutes to read The Political History of Modern Iran by Ali Rahnema

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the rise of constitutionalism during the rule of despotic Qajars, foreign invasions, the Pahlavi regimes' destructive politics, economic, cultural and social modernization efforts and the oil nationalization movement, to the Iranian Revolution, its high hopes, broken promises, repression and intolerance causing national discontent and another socio-political upheaval today, the history of modern Iran has been eventful, unstable and turbulent. In this textbook, Ali Rahnema draws on his experience teaching and researching on modern Iran to render one hundred years of modern Iranian politics and history into easy-to-follow episodic chapters. Step by step, and taking a chronological approach, students are given the core information, analysis, and critical assessment to understand the flow of contemporary Iranian history. This is a comprehensive and exhaustive guide for undergraduate and graduate level courses on modern Iranian history and politics. The textbook is complete with the following pedagogical features: * An initial chapter on how to study Iranian history and how to approach historiography * Images of key individuals discussed in each chapter * Text boxes throughout to highlight key episodes, concepts, and ideas *Three types of exam questions; factual and analytical, seminar, and discussion at the end of each chapter * Glossaries at the end of each chapter *A comprehensive timeline Topics covered include: party formations; the flourishing of the press; the expansion or reduction of political and civil rights; repression and human right abuses; foreign intervention and influence; obsessions over conspiracies; the influence of Western ideologies, the role of nationalism, cultural and historical Persian chauvinism; and Shi'i Islam and competing Shiisms.

How long is The Political History of Modern Iran?

The Political History of Modern Iran by Ali Rahnema is 745 pages long, and a total of 189,975 words.

This makes it 251% the length of the average book. It also has 232% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Political History of Modern Iran Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 18 minutes to read The Political History of Modern Iran aloud.

What Reading Level is The Political History of Modern Iran?

The Political History of Modern Iran is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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