Iranian journalist and « intellectual » Sadegh Ziba Kallam explains why Iranians supported the Revolution of 79
The French Revolution of 1789 has served as a role model for subsequent revolutions particularly in the 20th century. But are the clichés and stereotypes which have shaped the French Revolutionary iconography pertinent today ?
Historian Simon Schama Slams philosopher Slavoj Zizek fascination for Robespierre:
Recommended Reading:
John Gray’s Point Of View : The Trouble With Freedom (bbc)
We’ve come to believe that freedom is the natural human condition, which only tyrants prevent everyone from enjoying – but when a tyrant is toppled, we can’t know what will come next, says John Gray.
Related Blog:
HISTORY FORUM: Bahram Moshiri’s Take on The French Revolution and Why He Misses The Point ;0)
REVOLUTION DEMYSTIFIED: Truth and Lies Surrounding the French Revolution
Other Related Blogs :
NEW DEAL: Shah Explains “The Great Civilization” During Press Conference (1971)
THE YEAR AFTER: German Report on the first year after the revolution 1980
Constitutionalist’s Rebuttal of Republican Assessment that Revolution was “Highjacked”
