Nikki R. Keddie Book order

Brings the story of modern Iran, exploring the political, cultural, and social changes. This book provides insightful commentary on the Iran-Iraq war, the Persian Gulf War, and the effects of 9/11 and Iran's strategic relationship with the US. It also discusses developments in education, health care, the arts, and the role of women.

A history of Iran focuses on the Shah's rise and fall and the causes of the Iranian revolution.