The Living Martyr : Life and Time of Qassem Soleimani

The Living Martyr: A study of Qassem Soleimani’s Life and Time Briefly described General Qassem Soleimani was a warrior-diplomat whose “brilliance effectiveness and commitment to his country” had helped extend Iran’s influence in the West Asia for decades. He was so powerful that he ranked the Time’s 100 most influential people of the world in 2017 and former CIA analyst Kenneth Pollack likened him to “James Bond Erwin Rommel and Lady Gaga rolled into one.” Decoding the character of this surreal figure would mean comprehending a great share of complexities in Iranian politics today. This book based on personal observations biographies and news articles will cover Soleimani’s childhood war efforts personal life and legacy meticulously and provide a rare glimpse into the psyche of Islamic Revolution’s true prodigy.