Modern Period
Slavery was formally abolished in Persia in 1929.
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Famous quotes containing the words modern and/or period:
“Civilization is a conspiracy.... Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences.”
—John Buchan (1875–1940)
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—Philippe Ariés (20th century)