How Persia avoided the fate of colonial conquest
In short: While much of Africa and Asia fell under foreign rule during the 19th and 20th centuries, Iran managed to remain uncolonised. This animated documentary explores the historical mechanisms that allowed the nation to circumvent colonial powers.
The film examines the survival of Iran, historically known as Persia, during the Age of Colonialism. It investigates how the nation navigated the era of the Great Powers to avoid becoming a subject of foreign dominion, a fate that befell many of its neighbours in Asia and Africa.
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