by Ryszard Kapuscinski · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433925084
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In 'The Shah of Shahs', Ryszard Kapuściński offers a profound analysis of the fall of the Shah of Iran and the Islamic revolution of 1979. Through his research and experiences in Iran, Kapuściński explores the causes of the Shah's fall, the evolution of the country since the late 19th century, the origins of the Shiite movement, and the rise of Khomeini. The author examines the forces that sustain and undermine power, offering a unique portrait of the psychological state of a country in revolution and a reflection on the mechanisms of history and power.
Ryszard Kapuściński was a Polish journalist, photographer and author. He received many prestigious awards and was considered a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Kapuściński's personal journals in book form attracted both controversy and admiration for blurring the conventions of reportage with the allegory and magical realism of literature. He was the Communist-era Polish Press Agency's only correspondent in Africa during decolonization, and also worked in South America and Asia. Between 1956 and 1981 he reported on 27 revolutions and coups, until he was fired because of his support for the pro-democracy Solidarity movement in his native country. He was celebrated by other practitioners of the genre. The acclaimed Italian reportage-writer Tiziano Terzani, Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez, and Chilean writer Luis Sepúlveda accorded him the title "Maestro".
