Iran

I Love Iran Custom Wristband
$3.99
Personalized rubber wristband. One size fits all.

IRAN The Forgotten Glory
$29.95
This documentary is well presented and tells the history of Iran in an easy to follow way. I recommend this documentary to those who are interested in classical studies, particularly Greek as this documentary touches on the Persian culture parodying that of the Greeks.

There are many documentaries that articulate Greek culture and have underpinnings of them being the superior culture while subtly putting down the Persians. This documentary offers an insight into the other side.

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Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic
$16.00
Good book. A little to broad-brush, I was hoping for a bit more detail on the inner workings of Iranian goverment. Overall, a good one volume introduction to Iran's modern history, domestic politics, and foreign policy. A rather balanced discussion, but Takeyh needs to flesh out his recommendations in the conclusion a bit more.

Mystic Iran: The Unseen World
$19.99
This DVD was a great intro, for most, about the mysticism of mainly Islam, namely Sufism. There was very little time spent on the original religion of Iran and/or Persia: Zoroasterianism. Most of the DVD was on the Dervishes of Kurdistan, in Iran, and their traditions. I would almost strike out the verbiage about the Zoroasterians and their traditions on the DVD description and focus mostly on the traditions of Dervishes and Sufis of Iran. As an Iranian, I was somewhat familiar with the topic and was really looking forward to learning more and delving into the traditions of my country's native religion of Zoroasterian.