The second largest country in the Middle East, Iran has had a fascinating, turbulent history, from the military glories of the Ancient Persian Empires to twentieth century coups d’etat, religious revolution and regional animosity. For any reader wishing to understand the unique atmosphere of Iran there is a range of enlightening books that shed light on many areas of the country’s vexed history and its society in the twenty-first century. We highlight some of the best in the blog below.