{"id":26189,"date":"2021-01-13T18:13:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T16:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=26189"},"modified":"2025-11-06T08:10:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T06:10:35","slug":"best-books-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"The 17 best books about Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Legendary characters and kings, one of the oldest civilizations of humankind, once the most powerful empire in the world and today, a controversial Islamic regime fighting against Saudi Arabia for hegemony in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iran is the most challenging country to understand out of all the countries that comprise the Middle East<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the West, it is the most misunderstood too, along with Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you travel in Iran<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by all the layers of history and civilizations visible in the incalculable historical sites across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a proper conversation with a local Iranian about modern politics is also tricky, as there is so much to assimilate and their opinions vary tremendously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why, before traveling to any new destination, especially in countries like Iran, I always grab one or two books to have a better understanding of what\u2019s actually going on in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple habit can be a game-changer in your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I wanted to show you the best books on Iran<\/strong>, classified into history, politics, novels, women, poetry and guidebooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n