Does 'Two Centuries of Silence' Narrate the True History of Iran?

'Two Centuries of Silence' is an influential work that should be both read and questioned. Not to discredit the author, nor out of loyalty to his reputation. The text must be viewed in its own time, the author's intellectual evolution should be traced, his sources and arguments should be evaluated, and one should ask which parts of the narrative remain solid and which parts need reevaluation.