An original journey through Iranian history from 1979 to the present, told from the perspective of those who have truly shaped the country: students, women, workers, and ethnic minorities.

Rather than focusing on state leaders such as Khomeini, Khamenei, or Ahmadinejad, it traces protests and the histories of political organizations that have allied, organized, and mobilized over time, decisively influencing both national and international politics—up to the Women, Life, Freedom movement.
By presenting a “history from below,” the book provides an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to understand the social and political dynamics of contemporary Iran and one of the key arenas of today’s international crises.