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Civilizations 35: Islam and Imperialism pt2 – Persia’s wars with Russia
Civilizations 35: Islam and Imperialism pt2 – Persia’s wars with Russia
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73 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Part 2 of our series on Islam and Imperialism in the 19th century: the Persian Empire’s struggles with the imperialists. In this period Persia was dominated by the Qajjars. We talk about their rise, the multiple wars with Russia, the attempts to modernize, the unequal treaties. We tell the story of Griboyedev’s demise from both … Continue reading "Civilizations 35: Islam and Imperialism pt2 – Persia’s wars with Russia"
Released:
May 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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