The objective of this course is to introduce students to the history of Iran, from the fall of the Sassanian Empire and the rise of Islam to the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The main topics explored will be the religious, political, and cultural history of Iran throughout the different periods and dynasties. By the end of the term, students will have a comprehensive command of the history of Iran and the greater Persianate World and will be equipped to pursue further specialized knowledge on their period of choice.
- Trainer/in: Alberto Tiburcio Urquiola