In this episode of Revolutions of Our Time, the boys look at the history of Iran, from the earliest days of the country to the 1970s, prior to the Islamic Revolution.

This is a lot of history to cover, but it's vital for understanding why Iran has so often been in the sights of various empires, looking to tap its precious resources and strategic location.

We've split this episode into two parts, because the Islamic Revolution is the precursor for the US and Israel's bombardment of the country today.

The book that Adam couldn't remember the name of was The Art of Not Being Governed by James Scott.

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Thanks to Johnnie for our cover art.

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