Tim Ferriss
Barack Obama
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King of Kings
The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation
by Scott Anderson · 2025 · 512 pages
Jack Carr
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About This Book
A narrative history of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, tracing the fall of the Shah and the rise of the Islamic Republic. The book analyzes the systemic diplomatic blunders and personal delusions that transformed a vital Western ally into a radical theocratic state.
Book Details
Published
2025
Pages
512
Language
en
ISBN
9780385548076
Awards & Recognition
Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction (2025)National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist (2025)New York Times Notable Book (2025)
Audiobook Available
17h 46m
Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner, Scott Anderson
