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ALIR - Iran: A History

From the ancient Persian Empire to modern Iran, we will study the history of this fascinating land. We will analyze the Persian resistance to the Arab invasion, the Sunni-Shia split in Islam, and the great medieval and early-modern empires. We will focus on modern Iran, with the impact of western imperialism and two world wars; the rule of the Shahs; the 1979 Revolution; and the Islamic Republic of Iran's theocratic government, the role of women and its position in world affairs.