KING OF KINGS The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation

Many listeners will remember Malcolm Hillgartner's fine narration of Scott Anderson's compelling, much-admired LAWRENCE IN ARABIA. Here again, Hillgartner's frank, unbiased tone is a fitting complement to Anderson's scrupulous reporting of a history heavily encrusted with bias, controversy, and lingering grievances. America's long support of Iran's repressive Shah, its misjudgments at each stage of Iran's 1978-79 revolution, and the prolonged hostage crisis that ensued continue to shape today's Middle Eastern politics. It's a familiar chain of events, but in this account becomes fresh, even suspenseful. Hillgartner isn't the most melodic of narrators, but he is steady and straightforward, and captures to great effect the author's frank, objective tone. This is history at its best, told with precision, honesty, and conviction. D.A.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]