I hope he has produced an Original piece of work, uninfluenced by any outsiders period.
we have to be cautious and guard our culture from invasions and misinformation . (things which we dont take seriously which makes them even more dangerous. like the new form of radio/tv reports/broadcasting using street language which sounds idiotic but it is a plan to destroy our culture via our language).
anyway, this reminded me of this old movie called (Great)? Ball of Fire staring Gary Cooper. lol
we have to be cautious and guard our culture from invasions and misinformation . (things which we dont take seriously which makes them even more dangerous. like the new form of radio/tv reports/broadcasting using street language which sounds idiotic but it is a plan to destroy our culture via our language).
anyway, this reminded me of this old movie called (Great)? Ball of Fire staring Gary Cooper. lol
So much praises from a bunch who knows nothing about what has been produced!!!
I have heared both good things and bad things about the product. So for the sake of exploring it let me ask two key questions on issues I think are very important:
1- How does Mr. Yarshater describe the begining of civility in Iran? Is he still spreading the same old BS lies the Euros have spread to undermine our culture? I am talking about already civilized Aryans moving into Iran some 3000 years ago and forming a new society.........If he is repeating that lie, inspite all the archeological findings (such as Iranians producing wine 5000 years ago, or having been the first to melt copper.....) then he is not doing Iran any favors.
2- How does his encyclopedia describe the Arab conquer of Iran? Does he portary us as a nation who benefited from Islam, and the Arabification of our culture?
I do not know the answers to either one of those BASIC questions - hence before praising him and allow NY times make another hero for me - I will make sure I know the answers to such questions...........don't forget, our identity has been under attack...
I have heared both good things and bad things about the product. So for the sake of exploring it let me ask two key questions on issues I think are very important:
1- How does Mr. Yarshater describe the begining of civility in Iran? Is he still spreading the same old BS lies the Euros have spread to undermine our culture? I am talking about already civilized Aryans moving into Iran some 3000 years ago and forming a new society.........If he is repeating that lie, inspite all the archeological findings (such as Iranians producing wine 5000 years ago, or having been the first to melt copper.....) then he is not doing Iran any favors.
2- How does his encyclopedia describe the Arab conquer of Iran? Does he portary us as a nation who benefited from Islam, and the Arabification of our culture?
I do not know the answers to either one of those BASIC questions - hence before praising him and allow NY times make another hero for me - I will make sure I know the answers to such questions...........don't forget, our identity has been under attack...
Masoud jon..by just doing a quick brows..I'd dare say his work is fantastic and looks and sounds more facts and scientific based than opinionated....and at the end of the day..he.Mr. yarshater decides what goes in and what does not..so , it is subjective to a point..but all n all...I'd call him a great iranian and this thing is just a great tool..check it out..
http://www.iranicaonline.org
http://www.iranicaonline.org
Amoo bey - I just posed 2 specific questions. I hope after I get my answer, I would not be dissapointed. I was just trying to get the boys and girls attention to what sort of thing they may need to look into.. and hopefuly get educated by those who have actualy read the work and not just the NY Times article.
Deerouz Jaan - Are you asking me if I have read a whole encyclopedia?
I have not - but why do you have a problem with me asking questions about it? Why are you calling it "Undermining"? You see my dear fellow memebr, that is exactly the attitude "godmakers" take and us Iranians are very good at it. Is the whole thing available on-line? I am checking into what beystr posted - will give you my call when I conclude something. This guy yarshater is no politician for me or you to have pre-set notions about.....I am just very sensetive about how our history has been manipulated......
I have not - but why do you have a problem with me asking questions about it? Why are you calling it "Undermining"? You see my dear fellow memebr, that is exactly the attitude "godmakers" take and us Iranians are very good at it. Is the whole thing available on-line? I am checking into what beystr posted - will give you my call when I conclude something. This guy yarshater is no politician for me or you to have pre-set notions about.....I am just very sensetive about how our history has been manipulated......
