
Iran and the U.S., Part One: Four Days in August
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Mossadegh and the Constitutional Revolution
This chapter explores the life of Mohammed Mossadegh, a pivotal figure in Iran's early 20th-century political landscape, and his role in the country's constitutional revolution. It highlights the struggle for democracy against monarchical rule, featuring the poignant tale of American missionary Howard Baskerville's commitment to the cause.
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