In 1501, Shiite Iran was born, and it clashed with the Sunni Ottoman Empire.
In the late eighteenth century, a divided Iran was unified once again, only to become a proving ground for Britain and Russia several decades later.
In 1908, oil was discovered in Iran for the first time. Soon afterward, Iranian oil was shipped to Europe, stirring up the battlefields of World War I.
During the Cold War, the United States regarded Iran as a regional ally to help contain the Soviet Union.
In 1979, the Islamic Revolution shocked the world and succeeded, turning the United States and Iran from allies into enemies.
In 1980, the Iran-Iraq War broke out, adding more flames of war to an already turbulent Middle East.
In 2015, the Iran nuclear deal was signed, but the Iranian nuclear issue was far from over and continues to weigh on the minds of countries around the world.
Religion, geopolitics, oil, war, revolution: what has shaped Iran's destiny?
The rise and fall of five dynasties, at least three revolutions, three civil wars, four foreign occupations, and the founding of an Islamic Republic... This book explains in depth why Iran has become a barometer of world affairs!
The development of each country has its own unique civilization and historical accumulation, but the journey of modernization often comes with a heavy price, and countless lives have paved the way for the advancement of the times. I pray for the stability of the motherland and the well-being of the people, and for world peace and shared peace!
By listening to and reading this book, you can have a good understanding of the character of the Iranian people and the inheritance of Iran over the past five hundred years!
This book is full of pictures and texts. It has good reference value and broadens your horizons. It is worth reading and collecting.
I saw the struggle between the Qajar Dynasty and the Zand Dynasty, mark it.
It has a long history, but it is a pity that it is now being ravaged by the United States, with so many traitors and traitors, just like China during the Anti-Japanese War.
The historical context is clear and the views are objective and factual!
Very good book Good book, I like it