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The Global, the Urban, and the Revolution in 1970s Iran

Posted on 29. March 2021 by Global Urban History

By Rasmus Christian Elling, University of Copenhagen The Iranian Revolution, most historians argue, was an urban phenomenon in which mass demonstrations in major cities led to the spectacular downfall of the shah in 1979. In addition to Ayatollah Khomeini’s politicized … Continue reading →

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