Iran : the essential guide to a country on the brink

This resource examines Iran's historical, cultural, and political landscape from the Constitutional Revolution of 1905 to Weapons of Mass Destruction. Explanatory passages on leaders and historical events place current ongoing developments into the broader context of the Muslim world, the War on Terror, and the push for democratic reform. Includes photos, maps, and brief, insightful essays on important, relevant issues by authors like Strobe Talbott.--From publisher description.