Khomeini's ghost
Subtitle: the Iranian revolution and the rise of militant Islam
By: Con Coughlin
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: Ecco
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9780061687143
Subjects: Politics and government; Islam and politics; Imams (Mosque officers); Influence; Politik; History; Biography; Islam
Description: Presents the life and political career of the Iranian religious leader, detailing his role in implementing the Islamic revolution and the imposition of strict Islamic rule, his support of the war with Iraq, and his continuing influence on the policies ofthe current government.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-359) and index.
Table of contents: title: Stealing the revolution; title: Child of the revolution; title: To be a mullah; title: Living in exile; title: The Ayatollah returns; title: The revolution unveiled; title: Taking on the world; title: The legacy defined; title: The global brand; title: Rogue regime; title: In search of the apocalypse.