Books matching: iranian revolution 1979
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Save:'On Wings of Eagles' by Ken Follett is a non-fictional account of the true story of a high-stakes rescue mission led by Ross Perot to save two executives of Electronic Data Systems (EDS) who were imprisoned during the Iranian revolution of 1979. The book captures the gripping narrative of negotiations, risks, and heroism involved in getting the men out of prison and out of the country. Follett's writing style presents the events in a thrilling and suspenseful manner, highlighting the challenges faced by Perot and his team in this daring operation.
The office was in a three-story concrete building known as Bucharest (because it was in an alley off Bucharest Street). Coburn was on the second floor, in a room large by American standards. It had a ... - #2
Save:'Shah of Shahs' by Ryszard Kapuscinski is a short but insightful account of the downfall of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. The book delves into the power dynamics, political turmoil, and societal unrest that led to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Kapuscinski's writing style is vivid, passionate, and infused with irony and humor, providing readers with a deep insight into the events that shaped modern-day Iran.
The book offers a unique perspective on the Iranian Revolution, focusing on the implications for the people involved and affected by the upheaval. Kapuscinski's nuanced impressions, drawn from his experiences in Iran during a crucial period, shed light on the causes of revolutions and their aftermaths. Through engaging prose and a captivating narrative, 'Shah of Shahs' explores themes of power, abuse of authority, and the consequences of political upheaval.
On the floor, chairs, table, desk lie heaps of index cards, scraps of paper, notes so hastily scrawled and chaotic, I have to stop and think where I jotted down the sentence “He will deceive you and m... - #3
Save:Starting with the fall of the Shah, Crist narrates and analyses the growing conflict between the Ayatollahs and the United States. Iran played a huge role in the Lebanese violence of the 1980s which consumed a lot of the United States time whilst in the country. Soon prominent Americans in the region were being taken as hostages, later to be ransomed for weapons to be used against the Iraqi invasion. The Iranian authorities were making it clear that they had no time for America. Above all though, the author analyses just how short sighted both the US and Iran have been over the past three decades in making headway towards a form of peace. Suspicion, animosity, fear, anger, pride, ignorance... you name it, they have all clouded the judgments of successive Presidents in both governments.
Crist documents the events which were to lead to the instability in Iraq and also where the US military directly engaged the Iranian Revolutionary Guards along the border regions. The reality is again significantly different. Ignored, but in the back up documentation for the DOD investigation and readily obtained by this writer in several requests under the Freedom Of Information Act, is a memorandum citing a conversation aboard the US flagship in Bahrain. Participating were the admiral commanding forces in the Persian Gulf, his chief of staff, the SIGINT officer and the senior staff intelligence officer. The subject was the SIGINT officer's report that he lacked any indicators that this bogie was anything other than what it was: a commercial airliner.
Every day one fifth of the world’s oil exports flow through the twenty-mile-wide Strait of Hormuz that links the Persian Gulf with the outside world. Since 1949 the U.S. Navy has patrolled this waterw... - #4
Save:'Whirlwind' by James Clavell is an epic novel set in revolutionary Iran during the fall of the Shah's regime. The story follows Andrew Gavallan, who runs a helicopter company in Iran and must navigate the chaos and upheaval as Khomeini comes to power. The book delves into the struggles faced by a diverse set of characters including lovers, spies, revolutionaries, and foreigners, highlighting the clash between Westernized lifestyles and ancient traditions. Clavell's writing style effectively captures the fear and uncertainty of being a foreigner in Iran at that tumultuous time, with intricate plot twists and a strong portrayal of historical events.
Hussain Kowissi was a powerfully built Iranian of thirty-four, his skin light and his eyes and beard very dark. Over his shoulder was a Soviet AK47 assault rifle. He was bundled against the cold and w...
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