During the democratic interlude, Isfahan's status as a former capital, along with its unique architectural history, led to its continuing reputation as one of the world's great cities of art and culture. The Beautiful City of Shah Abbas Well over three hundred years after the death of its patron, Shah Abbas I, Isfahan was still known worldwide for the majesty of the monuments … [Read more...] about ISFAHAN 1960: A TRADITIONAL CITY
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EARLY COLD WAR YEARS: TAIWAN AND THE MAINLANDERS
The first Nationalist soldiers arrived in Keelung on the northern tip of Taiwan in October 1945. Their arrival provoked mixed reactions. The Taiwanese who were already living on the island expected to be freed from strict Japanese colonial rule. The arriving Chinese also wanted freedom from Japanese exploitation. At the same time, they respected the efficiency of the … [Read more...] about EARLY COLD WAR YEARS: TAIWAN AND THE MAINLANDERS
