The Armenians of Iran: The Paradoxical Role of a Minority in a Dominant Culture, Articles and Documents (Harvard Middle Eastern Monographs) [Paperback]

Cosroe Chaqueri (Author)

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Publication Date: August 1, 1998 | Series: Harvard Middle Eastern Monographs (Book 30)

The first survey in English of the life of Armenian-Iranians up to modern times, this book concentrates on their recent history in and their contributions to the political developments of Iran, as well as their increased suffering in that country's twentieth-century history.

The documents included in this volume, translated from Armenian, Russian, and French, are testimony to the valuable contributions Armenian-Iranian thinkers have made to the development of modern political thought in twentieth-century Iran.

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About the Author

Cosroe Chaqueri is an independent historian living in exile in France. He has a Ph.D. in Socioeconomic History from the University of Sorbonne. His most recent book is The Soviet Socialist Republic of Iran, 1920-1921 (Pittsburgh University Press).

Product Details

• Paperback: 431 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932885160
• ISBN-13: 978-0932885166
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,438,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of Facts and History!, April 22, 1999

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This review is from: The Armenians of Iran: The Paradoxical Role of a Minority in a Dominant Culture, Articles and Documents (Harvard Middle Eastern Monographs) (Paperback)

There are not many writings present on this topic. The author presents an unbiased and well written historical events of a minority group that has been able to survive under unstable region and government. In fact, the material in this text resembles the writings of another book which is writen by an Armenian in Isfahan- the Peria region of the Isfahan State. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in this topic and contributions of Armenians to a State Nation which does not recognize Armenians as a major contributor. Armenians in Iran have made a positive inpact on the economy, arts, agriculture, and technology in a historical sense. This is a must read for any Armenian, without the attempt to sound biased and imposing.