How Ayatollah Khomeini changed Iran
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Revolution and Repression in Iran: The Khomeini Era
This chapter details the transformation of Iran under the Shah and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini, focusing on the clash between modernity and traditional Shi'ism. It explores the revolutionary atmosphere, the violent unrest, and Khomeini's strategies that mobilized the populace against the Shah's regime. The aftermath of the revolution reveals a harsh theocratic rule marked by brutal purges and a shift in regional dynamics amidst the Iran-Iraq War.
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