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An unusual and illuminating account of the Iranian revolution of 1979, based upon the author's long conversations with the Shah in the weeks before his downfall, and upon his own 33-month experience in prison—the first testimony to come from a survivor of the Islamic republic's jails.

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Naraghi seeks the truth in the most dangerous places, shakes the conscience, and enlightens the world. -- Mohammed Arkoun
A moving account...Naraghi analyzes without rancor the vast fresco of Iranian society. -- Paul Balta * Le Monde *
Unique and fascinating...a book by a compassionate and understanding observer. This account will be long remembered. -- Richard N. Frye, Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies, Harvard University * Publishers Weekly *

From Palace to Prison: Inside the Iranian

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      Publisher: Ivan R Dee, Inc
      Publication Date: 27/04/2007
      ISBN13: 9781566637671, 978-1566637671
      ISBN10: 1566637678

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An unusual and illuminating account of the Iranian revolution of 1979, based upon the author's long conversations with the Shah in the weeks before his downfall, and upon his own 33-month experience in prison—the first testimony to come from a survivor of the Islamic republic's jails.

      Trade Review
      Naraghi seeks the truth in the most dangerous places, shakes the conscience, and enlightens the world. -- Mohammed Arkoun
      A moving account...Naraghi analyzes without rancor the vast fresco of Iranian society. -- Paul Balta * Le Monde *
      Unique and fascinating...a book by a compassionate and understanding observer. This account will be long remembered. -- Richard N. Frye, Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies, Harvard University * Publishers Weekly *

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