Dimitri’s Reviews > Iran: A Modern History > Status Update
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It could be argued that Reza's dynasty option as an alternative to a Republic perpetuaded a long tradition (while granting him maximum legitimacy) but it undermined the Majiles, crushed all sources of opposition & would be a long-term obstacle to long-term political change after 1941.
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Dimitri
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So here I arrive at the 20th century with the chapter on the Constitutional Revolution.
So far, the sections on economy are weak but politics are adequate. The constant is tribal tensions; the impact European intrusion is vague. Amani is more comfortable with art, literature and the outsider views of Enlightenment visitors and their travellogues.
— Apr 04, 2026 10:41AM
So far, the sections on economy are weak but politics are adequate. The constant is tribal tensions; the impact European intrusion is vague. Amani is more comfortable with art, literature and the outsider views of Enlightenment visitors and their travellogues.
