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An American Martyr in Persia

Book • 2022
Reza Aslan's 'An American Martyr in Persia' tells the story of Howard Baskerville, a young Christian missionary from South Dakota who joined the Persian Constitutional Revolution in the early 20th century.

Baskerville's actions had profound consequences, inspiring the revolutionaries and contributing to the removal of the shah.

The book explores themes of democracy, idealism, and the complex history of Iran.

It serves as a powerful parable about the universal ideals of democracy and American support for these ideals abroad.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Sean Illing as the author and guest of the podcast episode.
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Mentioned by Mary Louise Kelly as a book detailing the story of an American missionary who died fighting in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution.
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Mentioned by Patrick Bet-David as a recently published book.
Reza Aslan | PBD Podcast | Ep. 222

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