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HISTORY136 - Iran Part 1: Thousands of Years of Dynastic Rule

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  It seems like Iran has been in the news for years with constant provocations and chants of “Death to America.”  At the time of this writing, the United States and Israel are pulverizing the leadership and military infrastructure of Iran with continuous airborne assaults.   It might be useful to review the impressive history of Iran before …   I’m going to divide this story into two parts.   In this blog (Part 1), after an introduction, I will discuss the prehistory of Iran, and then its key ruling dynasties, up to the year 1979 when Iran became a republic.   In Part 2, I will discuss the history of Iran as a republic, from 1979 to the present, leading up to the current military crisis. At the end of both parts, I will list my principal sources.   Introduction       Iran, historically known as Persia, is a major Middle Eastern nation, and is home to one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations, dating b...
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HISTORY135 - China and its Growth to Problematic Superpower: Part 2

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This blog is Part 2 of the history of China and its growth to problematic superpower.  My previous blog, Part 1 of this subject, covers Chinese history up to 1911.  Part 2 starts in 1912 with the history of modern China to the present.   I will also discuss what the future of China might look like, and how this relates to the United States on the world stage.  Part 2 will end with some interesting facts about China.   I will list my principal sources at the end. For reference, I include a modern map of China below.   Modern China (1912 - present) Modern China began with the founding of the Republic of China (ROC) on January 1, 1912 .  Thereafter followed decades of civil war, revolution, and China's eventual rise as a global superpower.  Key eras and events include:  ·          Republic of China & Warlord Era (1912-1949):  The new republic, founded by Sun Yat-sen, ...
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