Published studies on Iran often focus on the complex social and econmic processes that led to revolution and war, or the impact of the revolution on world affairs; this book systematically concentrates on the network of cities and their center, Tehran, where the developments took place. Once held to be one of the capitals of the luxurious Orient--the home of the Peacock Throne--the city is now a giant metropolis with great influence across the Muslim world.
Ali Madani-Pour