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Debate on Ataturk and Reza Khan

Posted on February 4, 2014 by admin

This is a debate on BBC Persia about Atatürk and Reza Khan/Shah between Turaj Atabaki, Oliver Bast and Walter Posch, some of you may find it interesting if you are following modern Turkish or Iranian history:

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Ottoman Map of Basra Province

Posted on January 30, 2014 by admin

Here’s a late 19th century/early 20th century Ottoman map of Basra province, which extends down to Oman. The “Persian” Gulf is referred to here as the “Basra” Gulf.

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1915 Ottoman Ethnic Map of the Levant

Posted on January 25, 2014 by admin

1915 Ottoman Ethnic Map of the Levant Here is a 1915 Ottoman governmental ethnic map of Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine and other areas in the region. Check the posting, for analysis of the categories and significance of the map itself.

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14 Maps of Syria in History

Posted on January 22, 2014 by admin

14 Maps of Syria Throughout History This website, “mid-afternoon maps”, is an excellent resource for Middle East maps in history. Today’s posting is about Syria, including 14 maps ranging from the early modern period to today. The maps are easily … Continue reading →

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Middle East Institute Language Classes

Posted on January 17, 2014 by admin

Here is the link to the MEI language classes that I mentioned in class — Arabic, Turkish, and Persian night classes in DC.

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Jonathan Cook, MERIP, “The Myth of Israel’s Liberal Supreme Court Exposed”

Posted on February 23, 2012 by admin

The Myth of Israel’s Liberal Supreme Court Exposed
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Primary Source Resource

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

This website is a German repository of Middle East and North African primary source documents and secondary literature journals. The journals are mostly in German, but many of the primary sources are in English — including one that I found … Continue reading →

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