The Strangling of Persia (Classic Reprint): Story of the European Diplomacy and Oriental Intrigue That Reresulted in the Denationalization of Twelve ... A Personal Narrative (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how Persia's fight for constitutional government collided with foreign power and finance during its early 20th‑century upheaval.

The book presents a tightly focused history of Persia’s reform era, tracing the clash between the constitutional movement and a government shaped by international finance, diplomacy, and competing empires. It situates a pivotal period in which financial policies, political struggle, and foreign influence intertwined to shape the country’s course.

What you’ll experience and learn:

• A clear picture of the 1906 constitutional era and its lasting impact on Persian politics.
• How external powers influenced Persian finances, loans, and tax policy.
• Profiles of ministers, diplomats, and officials who navigated a web of alliances and rivalries.
• Context for key reforms and events, including fiscal changes and power struggles that followed.

Ideal for readers of modern Middle East history and political economy.

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