The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Date: March 4, 2004
ISBN-10: 0231103514
ISBN-13: 978-0231103510
Translations: Available in Persian (Bisotoun, 2000)
A thoroughly researched and highly detailed account of the formation of Iran’s first constitution, ratified on December 30, 1906, just a week before the death of Muzffar al-Din Shah. — Choice
“The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911” Adds significantly to the recent body of excellent work on the important and exciting story of Iran’s first twentieth-century revolution. Particularly in her discussion of neglected groups and classes, including women, peasants, and workers, Afary sheds major new light on their role in this epochal event, an event which is key to the understanding of twentieth-century Iranian and world history. — Nikki Keddie, University of California, Los Angeles.
During the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906 to 1911 a variety of forces played key roles in overthrowing a repressive regime. Afary sheds new light on the role of ordinary citizens and peasantry, the status of Iranian women, and the multifaceted structure of Iranian society.
A thoroughly researched and highly detailed account of the formation of Iran’s first constitution, ratified on December 30, 1906, just a week before the death of Muzffar al-Din Shah. — Choice.
“The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911” Adds significantly to the recent body of excellent work on the important and exciting story of Iran’s first twentieth-century revolution. Particularly in her discussion of neglected groups and classes, including women, peasants, and workers, Afary sheds major new light on their role in this epochal event, an event which is key to the understanding of twentieth-century Iranian and world history. — Nikki Keddie, University of California, Los Angeles
Heather Cox Richardson, The Historian, Vol.61, No.2, Winter 1999.
Richard Abernethy, Hobogoblin, Spring/Summer 1999.
Reza Afshari, Iranian Studies, Vol.31, No.2, 1998.
Pezhmann Dailami, Central Asia Survey, Col. 16, No.4, December 1997.
Stephanie Cronin, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, Col.24, No.2, November 1997.
Vanessa Martin, CIRA Bulletin, Vol.13, No.2, September 1997.
Warren Nelson, Iran Times: Too Many Books; Too Little Time, Vol.XXIX, No.1, March 19, 19 99.
Overview
A thoroughly researched and highly detailed account of the formation of Iran’s first constitution, ratified on December 30, 1906, just a week before the death of Muzffar al-Din Shah. — Choice
“The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911” Adds significantly to the recent body of excellent work on the important and exciting story of Iran’s first twentieth-century revolution. Particularly in her discussion of neglected groups and classes, including women, peasants, and workers, Afary sheds major new light on their role in this epochal event, an event which is key to the understanding of twentieth-century Iranian and world history. — Nikki Keddie, University of California, Los Angeles.
During the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906 to 1911 a variety of forces played key roles in overthrowing a repressive regime. Afary sheds new light on the role of ordinary citizens and peasantry, the status of Iranian women, and the multifaceted structure of Iranian society.
A thoroughly researched and highly detailed account of the formation of Iran’s first constitution, ratified on December 30, 1906, just a week before the death of Muzffar al-Din Shah. — Choice.
“The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911” Adds significantly to the recent body of excellent work on the important and exciting story of Iran’s first twentieth-century revolution. Particularly in her discussion of neglected groups and classes, including women, peasants, and workers, Afary sheds major new light on their role in this epochal event, an event which is key to the understanding of twentieth-century Iranian and world history. — Nikki Keddie, University of California, Los Angeles
Book Reviews
Heather Cox Richardson, The Historian, Vol.61, No.2, Winter 1999.
Richard Abernethy, Hobogoblin, Spring/Summer 1999.
Reza Afshari, Iranian Studies, Vol.31, No.2, 1998.
Pezhmann Dailami, Central Asia Survey, Col. 16, No.4, December 1997.
Stephanie Cronin, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, Col.24, No.2, November 1997.
Vanessa Martin, CIRA Bulletin, Vol.13, No.2, September 1997.
Warren Nelson, Iran Times: Too Many Books; Too Little Time, Vol.XXIX, No.1, March 19, 19 99.
