A review by matttrevithick
Shah of Shahs by Ryszard Kapuściński

5.0

This is easily the most moving book on the revolutionary fervor leading up to the 1979 revolution in Iran. You'll only learn a few names and dates in this short book, but, far more importantly, you will grasp what it felt like to live under the shah and after him. This book could have been easily fleshed out to 500+ pages, but its ability to remain economical and concise is amazing considering the topic at hand.