Iran Facing Others Identity Boundaries in a Historical Perspective

Iran's long history and complex cultural legacy have generated animated debates about a homogenous Iranian identity in the face of ethnic, linguistic and communal diversity. The volume examines the fluid boundaries of pre-modern identity in history and li

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Identity Boundaries in a Historical Perspective

Edited by

Abbas Amanat and Farzin Vejdani

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Preface Farzin Vejdani Introduction: Iranian Identity Boundaries: A Historical Overview Abbas Amanat

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The Legacy of Cultural Exclusion and Contested Memories

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Iran and Aniran: The Shaping of a Legend Dick Davis

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Redrawing the Boundaries of 'Ajam in Early Moder