Iran

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The book explores Iran's rich history and culture, highlighting its unique characteristics that have persisted since pre-Islamic times. It examines the significance of the Shiite faith, which has been the official religion since 1501, in contrast to the Sunni majority in the region. Despite facing political and economic pressures from European powers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Iran maintained its cultural identity and avoided colonialism. The narrative covers Iran's evolution from the 7th century Islamization to its establishment as the first Islamic Republic after the 1979 revolution, detailing key cultural, social, and religious developments.