The Instigators of the Revolution

Title: The Instigators of the Revolution

Photographer(s): Various photographers unknown

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Publisher(s): Self Publishing, Teheran, Iran

Year: 1979

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Language(s): Farsi

Pages: 364

Size: 21 x 27 cm

Binding: Softcover

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Nation(s) and year(s) of Protest: Iran,

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The Iranian Revolution, which began in 1978 and culminated in the overthrow of the Shah's regime in 1979, was driven by a complex mix of social, political, and economic factors, with Ayatollah Khomeini playing a central role as its ideological leader and figurehead. While Khomeini was the most prominent figure, various groups and individuals contributed to the revolution, including religious figures, intellectuals, students, and ordinary citizens who were dissatisfied with the Shah's rule.

In essence, the Iranian Revolution was a confluence of factors, with Ayatollah Khomeini providing the leadership and ideological framework, while various groups and ordinary citizens actively participated in the movement to overthrow the Shah's regime, fueled by widespread discontent and a desire for change.

Really this book is more an illustrated than a photobook having more 70% of text in its 10 chapter, the others are photos, slogan of the time and commemorative poems, and interview with key figures in the Bani-Sadr government in 1980.