The Caucasus : an introduction / Thomas de Waal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Waal, Thomas, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Caucasus--Politics and government.

Caucasus.

Caucasus--History.

Caucasus--Relations--Russia.

Russia--Relations--Caucasus.

Russia.

Caucasus--Relations--Soviet Union.

Soviet Union--Relations--Caucasus.

Soviet Union.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]

Summary:

"Fully revised and updated, Tom de Waal's The Caucasus is an essential and authoritative introduction to this complex region. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the breakaway territories that have tried to split away from these states constitute one of the most diverse and challenging regions on earth, impressing the visitor with their multi-layered history, ethnic complexity, and seemingly intractable conflicts. Over the last few years, the South Caucasus region has captured international attention again because of its role in disputes between the West and Russia, its unsolved conflicts, and its role as an energy transport corridor to Europe. De Waal begins with a historical overview and then shifts his attention to the contemporary era, particularly the roiling conflicts over Nagorny Karabakh, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia. He also analyzes the energy politics of the region, the 2008 "Five-Day War" between Georgia and Russia, and recent political changes in all three countries. In addition, the book features brief snapshots of fascinating side topics such as Georgian wine, Baku jazz, and how the coast of Abkhazia came to be known as the "Soviet Florida." Concise, stimulating, and rich in detail, The Caucasus is the perfect guide to this fascinating and misunderstood region"-- ǂc Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. Among the Mountains

2. Russia's South

3. The Soviet Caucasus

4. Armenia and Azerbaijan: An Intimate Quarrel

5. Georgia: Nationalism and War

6. Caspian Energy and Caucasian Corridors

7. Rebirth, Rose Revolution and Conflict in Georgia

Conclusion: Making a Region.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-068311-2

0-19-068310-4

OCLC:

1057472006