King of kings : the Iranian revolution : a story of hubris, delusion and catastrophic miscalculation / Scott Anderson.
"A stunningly revelatory narrative history of one of the most momentous events in modern times, the jaw-dropping stupidity of the American government, and the dawn of the age of religious nationalism." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780385548076
- ISBN: 0385548079
- ISBN: 9780593315668
- ISBN: 0593315669
- Physical Description: xxiii, 512 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2025].
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- The courtier -- The Queen -- A tense, taut little boy -- Gold rush -- The Emperor in his labyrinth -- A delightful meeting -- The butterfly effect -- The unholy alliance -- A deceiving peacefulness -- A hall of burnt bones -- Black friday -- A King flying kites -- A most dangerous secret -- The walls close -- A supreme leader in waiting -- Option C -- "Destroying all classified" -- Putting on the same boots -- A most delicate dance -- Epilogue |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, 1919-1980. Iran > History > Revolution, 1979. United States > Foreign relations > Iran. Iran > Foreign relations > United States. |
| Genre: | Informational works. |
Available copies
- 6 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 11 current holds with 19 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | 955.05 AND (Text) | 30229101396413 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"A stunningly revelatory narrative history of one of the most momentous events in modern times, the jaw-dropping stupidity of the American government, and the dawn of the age of religious nationalism." -- Provided by publisher.
