King of Kings [The Iranian Revolution]: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation | Scott Anderson

Extended Synopsis

In 1977, Iran was an economic powerhouse seemingly invulnerable to collapse. Just fourteen months later, the Shah was forced into exile by a volcanic religious revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini. King of Kings is a stunningly revelatory narrative history of the Iranian Revolution, exposing the jaw-dropping geopolitical miscalculations of the American government. Anderson details how a dictator blind to his subjects and a superpower blundering into disaster created a template for religious nationalism and global unrest.

Author Bio & Accolades

Scott Anderson is the bestselling author of the landmark text Lawrence in Arabia. A finalist for the Kirkus Prize, Anderson brings narrative brio, mordant wit, and keen political analysis to this New York Times Bestseller.

Reader Targeting

An imperative read for political science students, geopolitical analysts, and history buffs seeking to understand the deep roots of modern Middle Eastern conflict and US foreign policy.

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