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HIST0266A-F09

Egypt Iran & Turkey: Mdrn Hist

Egypt, Iran, and Turkey: Alternatives to Modernization
The Middle East's struggles with modernization are encapsulated in the history of its three most populous nation-states: Egypt, Iran, and Turkey. The rise of nationalism, European incursions in the Middle East, and internal strife contributed to the gradual fall of the Ottoman and Qajar Empires in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From the rubble emerged distinct social, political, economic, and religious responses to modernization, ranging from the establishment of a secular, ultra-nationalist state in Turkey, Arab nationalism in Egypt, monarchism and Islamism in Iran. We will explore and compare these three experiences using an array of sources including primary documents, works of fiction, and film. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92665
Subject Code:
HIST
Course Number:
0266
Section Identifier:
A

Course

HIST 0266

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Fall 2009

HIST0266A-F09 Lecture (Armanios)