Creating an Islamic State: Khomeini and the Making of the New Iran

@article{Higham2001CreatingAI,
  title={Creating an Islamic State: Khomeini and the Making of the New Iran},
  author={Robin D. S. Higham},
  journal={History: Reviews of New Books},
  year={2001},
  volume={29},
  pages={176 - 176}
}
  • R. Higham
  • Published 1 January 2001
  • Sociology
  • History: Reviews of New Books
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