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Assyrians in Modern Iraq: Negotiating Political and Cultural Space offers a comprehensive analysis of one of the Middle East’s oldest Christian communities and their struggle to maintain cultural identity within Iraq’s turbulent political environment. Drawing on extensive research and historical documentation, author Alda Benjamen explores how Assyrians have adapted to successive waves of political upheaval, from Ottoman rule through modern nation-building.
The book examines key themes including minority rights, religious persecution, displacement, and the Assyrian diaspora. Benjamen investigates how Assyrian communities have negotiated their place in Iraqi society while preserving distinctive linguistic, religious, and cultural traditions. Through detailed case studies and primary sources, the work illuminates the experiences of a marginalized population facing existential challenges in the 21st century.
Essential reading for scholars of Middle Eastern history, religious studies, and minority politics, this volume contributes significantly to understanding contemporary Iraq and the broader dynamics of cultural survival in conflict zones.
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