In the Name of God : Khomeini Decade - IRAN

In In the Name of God: The Khomeini Decade, seasoned journalist Robin Wright delivers a sweeping chronicle of Iran’s tumultuous first ten years following the 1979 revolution. Through incisive reporting and direct access to key figures, Wright explores how Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated power, the rise of the Islamic Republic, and the landmark events that shaped Iran’s global posture. From the hostage crisis that rattled U.S.–Iran relations, to the Iran–Iraq War and internal factional struggles, this book paints a vivid picture of revolutionary zeal, ideological transformation, and geopolitical confrontation. Combining narrative urgency with analytical depth, Wright offers readers the definitive guide to understanding how a revolution redefined both a nation and the broader Middle East.