Relates the true story of a Green Beret colonel who came out of retirement to lead a secret raid to get two Americans out of an Iranian jail and home to America.
An overview of the causes and the rise of the Islamic Republic in Iran, why Iran is hostile to the U.S.A., and Iran's role in the Middle East and the world.
In ninth-century Baghdad, the scholar Dabir must unlock the secrets of a mysterious jewel-encrusted tablet that someone is determined to steal, and when he learns the tablet may hold the truth about the lost city of Ubar, Dabir fears he may be a killer's next victim.
Explores the events that have taken place in the Gulf region of the Middle East between 1978 and 1991, discussing the rise in power of Saddam Hussein, the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War, invasion of Kuwait, and the Gulf War.
Argues that President Jimmy Carter's failure to support the Shah of Iran led to the 1979 Khomeini-led revolution in that country and in turn strengthened militant Islamists, leading to the terrorist attacks and Middle East instability of the early twenty-first century.
Examines the life and achievements of Cyrus the Great, discussing his military accomplishments, as well as his skills as a diplomat and leader in ancient Persia.
The author shares the story of her experiences coming of age in Iran during the revolution of 1979, discussing her situation as a member of the small Jewish population in the country at a time when Islamic fundamentalists gained control.
Provides an overview of the history, culture, society, and religion of ancient Persia, with full-color photographs, maps, time line, and other resources.
