Abstract

The 20th century was one of the most dynamic and unpredictable eras in the history of Iran. The fall of the previous dynasty after one century and a half rule, and the rule of the new dynasty, its’ reforms, two world wars and two Iranian revolutions, excavations of Persepolis, struggle for Iranian oil, the 2500th anniversary of Persian Empire, the Iranian-Iraqi war, reconstruction of Iran and the new life – all these events are covered by the book. Exactly in the 20th century Iran has taken an important place in the world culture, and many episodes of Persian history are included into Iranian literature and cinema.  

Imprint

Gromov A.B. Persia – Iran: the 20th Century / A.B. Gromov. – M. OOO “Sadra”, 2024. – 416 pages: 32 illustrations. – (Traces of Times).

The book is published with the assistance of the Join-Stock Company “Mir Business Bank”.