Evaluation of Left-wing Historiography Characteristics in Contemporary Iran

Abstract

The historiography of the Left Party of Iran, as an influential party in the contemporary history from its early years to its fall, has been evaluated by many domestic and foreign writers and historians. Historic context includes books, articles and memoirs some of which were written by people connected to the "People" party from the special perspective of the party. Therefore, recognition of the fundamental principles of left historiography as a main party in the Iranian contemporary historiography is very important.

Their historiography focuses on the role of left forces in contemporary political and social movements and the Islamic revolution in 1978 with an ideological strategy by giving value to history and producing novel concepts in the political literature and historiography of contemporary Iran.

This study will seek to answer the question whether the Iranian left historiography can be distinguished due to some special features from other parties in the Iranian contemporary historiography.