Michael Axworthy è uno storico e scrittore la cui opera approfondisce il ricco arazzo della storia e della cultura iraniana. Axworthy esplora l'intricato passato dell'Iran, dagli imperi antichi alle rivoluzioni moderne, concentrandosi sulle forze culturali e politiche che hanno plasmato la regione. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da una profonda comprensione del mondo iraniano, esaminando temi come l'identità, l'eredità imperiale e l'impatto della rivoluzione. Axworthy mira a fornire una prospettiva sfumata sulla società iraniana e sul suo posto nel contesto globale, rendendo questa affascinante e spesso incompresa civiltà accessibile ai lettori.
Michael Axworthy's 'Iran' established him as one of the world's principal experts on this extraordinary country and in his new book, 'Revolutionary Iran', he has written the definitive history of this subject, one which takes full account of Iran's unique history and makes sense of events often misunderstood by outsiders
Přehledně uspořádaná kniha informuje o zakladateli zoroastrovského náboženství, o mocné říši Achajmenovců, kterou si podrobil Alexandr Makedonský, líčí boje Parthů a Sásánovců s Římany, sleduje dobytí Íránu Araby a příchod islámu, ničivé nájezdy Mongolů, rozkvět perské kultury aliteratury za ílchánů a Tímúrovců i snahy safíjovských šáhů o sjednocení íránské společnosti. Všímá si událostí vedoucích k nástupu dynastie Pahlaví a k jejímu svržení tzv. islámskou revolucí a vysvětluje příčiny iránsko-irácké války. Text uzavírá stručný váklad o šíitském islámu, genealogická tabulka dynastií, chronologie událostí, přehled česko-íránských vztahů s souhrn statistických údajů o Íránu.
Nader Shah's tumultuous reign from 1736 to 1747 is marked by his dramatic ascension from a shepherd to the ruler of Persia, showcasing his military genius and ambition. He transformed Iran from political disarray into a formidable power, reclaiming territories and amassing immense wealth through conquest. However, his legacy is tainted by his brutal treatment of the Persian people, revealing a complex figure capable of both charm and cruelty. "The Sword of Persia" offers a detailed narrative enriched with new research, essential for historians and students alike.
An essential overview of Iran, a complex and important nation that has occupied world headlines for nearly four decades. číst celé