Routledge Revolution in Iran: Roots of Turmoil - Routledge History

This comprehensive analysis of Iran's 1979 revolution examines the political and social factors that destabilised the Pahlavi dynasty, moving beyond conventional economic explanations. Originally published in 1990, Mehran Kamrava's work draws on extensive interviews with former revolutionary leaders, cabinet ministers and diplomats to reveal how political collapse became the defining catalyst for revolution. The book explores internal power dynamics and international developments that shaped this pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history, offering readers a detailed political examination of how institutional failure and factional conflict within Iran's ruling structures precipitated systemic change. Kamrava's methodology combines rigorous historical research with firsthand accounts from key participants, providing insight into the mechanisms of political transformation and regime instability.