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Guests Of The Ayatollah: The First Battle In America'S War With Militant Islam
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From The Bestselling Author Of Black Hawk Down Comes A Riveting, Definitive Chronicle Of The Iran Hostage Crisis, America'S First Battle With Militant Islam. On November 4, 1979, A Group Of Radical Islamist Students, Inspired By The Revolutionary Iranian Leader Ayatollah Khomeini, Stormed The U.S. Embassy In Tehran. They Took Fiftytwo Americans Hostage, And Kept Nearly All Of Them Hostage For 444 Days.In Guests Of The Ayatollah, Mark Bowden Tells This Sweeping Story Through The Eyes Of The Hostages, The Soldiers In A New Special Forces Unit Sent To Free Them, Their Radical, Nave Captors, And The Diplomats Working To End The Crisis. Bowden Takes Us Inside The Hostages' Cells And Inside The Oval Office For Meetings With President Carter And His Exhausted Team. We Travel To International Capitals Where Shadowy Figures Held Clandestine Negotiations, And To The Deserts Of Iran, Where A Courageous, Desperate Attempt To Rescue The Hostages Exploded Into Tragic Failure. Bowden Dedicated Five Years To This Research, Including Numerous Trips To Iran And Countless Interviews With Those Involved On Both Sides.Guests Of The Ayatollah Is A Detailed, Brilliantly Recreated, And Suspenseful Account Of A Crisis That Gripped And Ultimately Changed The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Guests of the Ayatollah'? A: 'Guests of the Ayatollah' chronicles the Iran hostage crisis, highlighting the events from November 4, 1979, when fifty-two Americans were taken hostage at the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Guests of the Ayatollah' is Mark Bowden, who is also known for his best-selling book 'Black Hawk Down'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Guests of the Ayatollah' is available in hardcover binding, which is known for its durability and quality.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Guests of the Ayatollah' contains a total of 704 pages, providing an in-depth look at the Iran hostage crisis.
- Q: When was 'Guests of the Ayatollah' published? A: 'Guests of the Ayatollah' was published on March 27, 2006.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is a First Edition, which often includes the author's original content and insights.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'Guests of the Ayatollah' is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those focused on U.S.-Iran relations and the events surrounding the Iran hostage crisis.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Mark Bowden dedicated five years to research for 'Guests of the Ayatollah', which included numerous trips to Iran and interviews with individuals involved in the crisis.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a detailed and suspenseful writing style in 'Guests of the Ayatollah', as Bowden presents the story through various perspectives including the hostages, rescuers, and diplomats.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'Guests of the Ayatollah' appeals to a broad audience, including history enthusiasts, political science students, and anyone interested in modern geopolitical conflicts.