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The Iranian Constitutional Revolution

by Janet Afary
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Synopsis

During the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906 to 1911 a variety of forces played key roles in overthrowing a repressive regime. Afary sheds new light on the role of ordinary citizens and peasantry, the status of Iranian women, and the multifaceted structure of Iranian society.

Nikki Keddie

Adds significantly to the recent body of excellent work on the important and exciting story of Iran's first twentieth-century revolution. Particularly in her discussion of neglected groups and classes, including women, peasants, and workers, Afary sheds major new light on their role in this epochal event, an event which is key to the understanding of twentieth-century Iranian and world history.

About the Author, Janet Afary

Janet Afary is assistant professor of history and women's studies at Purdue University.

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Nikki Keddie

Adds significantly to the recent body of excellent work on the important and exciting story of Iran's first twentieth-century revolution. Particularly in her discussion of neglected groups and classes, including women, peasants, and workers, Afary sheds major new light on their role in this epochal event, an event which is key to the understanding of twentieth-century Iranian and world history.

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A thoroughly researched and highly detailed account of the formation of IranΒ΄s first constitution, ratified on December 30, 1906, just a week before the death of Muzffar al-Din Shah.

Book Details

Published
August 1, 1996
Publisher
Columbia University
Pages
482
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780231103503

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