Roy P. Mottahedeh Books

Renowned Harvard professor Roy Mottahedeh presents a collection of eclectic essays that explore diverse themes and ideas. His writings reflect deep intellectual engagement and offer unique insights into historical and contemporary issues. Through a blend of personal reflection and scholarly analysis, Mottahedeh invites readers to consider the complexities of culture, society, and human experience, making profound connections across various disciplines. This collection showcases his distinctive voice and thought-provoking perspectives.

Drawn from the first-hand accounts of eyewitnesses, Roy Mottahedeh's absorbing tale of Islam and Politics in revolutionary Iran is widely regarded as one of the best records of that turbulent time ever written. This revised edition includes a new chronology detailing events in Iran from the revolution right up to the present day and Ahmadinejad’s controversial regime. There is simply no better resource for understanding Iran’s past, present, and future.