Table of contents1. IntroductionPatrick Clawson, Michael Rubin2. Land and PeoplePatrick Clawson, Michael Rubin3. From Empire to NationPatrick Clawson, Michael Rubin4. Qajar Iran: Decline and Tumult, 1786–1921Patrick Clawson, Michael Rubin5. A New Order, 1921–1953Patrick Clawson, Michael Rubin6. Modernizing Iran, 1953–1978Patrick Clawson, Michael Rubin7. Revolution and War, 1978–1988Patrick Clawson, Michael Rubin8. The Second Islamic Republic, 1989–2005Patrick Clawson, Michael Rubin9. Foreign Relations Under KhatamiPatrick Clawson, Michael Rubin10. Summary and ProspectsPatrick Clawson, Michael Rubin