The 1979 revolution that replaced the last Pahlavi shah with an Islamic government headed by Ayatollah Khomeini brought sweeping changes, some of them unexpected. The Islamic Republic's first two decades were marked by frequent conflicts, both internal and external, and it continues to struggle to define itself.
"...students will find Clark's political history valuable, readable, and enlightening."
-- School Library Journal (January 2003)
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