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Richard Foltz, "History of the Tajiks: Iranians of the East" (I.B. Tauris, 2019)
Richard Foltz, "History of the Tajiks: Iranians of the East" (I.B. Tauris, 2019)
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70 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2019
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Podcast episode
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In History of the Tajiks: Iranians of the East(I.B. Tauris, 2019), Richard Foltz provides a comprehensive cultural, political, and linguistic history of the Tajik people. Throughout the book, he traces the history of this Persian-speaking Iranian ethnic group, starting with the pre-historic groups who first settled in the regions of contemporary Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan, and ending in the present day. Inspired by the work and career of Richard N. Frye, Foltz puts forward a clear argument about the place of the Tajiks in the broader Persianate world. Suitable for both academic and broader audiences, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Tajik-populated regions of Central Asia, or for those seeking a broader understanding of the long durée of Persianate history.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jul 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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