'A seditious and sinister tribe' : the Crimean Tatars and their khanate.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rayfield, Donald.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crimean Khanate.

Crimean Tatars--History.

Crimean Tatars.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (361 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2024.

Summary:

The book 'A Seditious and Sinister Tribe' by Donald Rayfield delves into the history of the Crimean Tatars and their khanate. It examines the rise and fall of the Crimean Khanate, formed from the Turkic Qıpçaq people and influenced by the Golden Horde. The narrative explores how the khanate, with its strong military, strategic geographic position, and complex socio-political systems, managed to thrive for over 350 years under Ottoman influence. The Crimean Tatars maintained a delicate balance of power against larger neighboring states like Russia and Ukraine. However, the decline of the khanate was marked by the growing power of these neighbors and the faltering support from the Ottoman Empire. The book is intended for readers interested in history, particularly those studying Eastern European and Central Asian historical dynamics. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Glossary

Introduction

1. Crimea before the Crimean Khanate

2. The Crimean Khanate Is Born

3. Tatars as Antagonists

4. Militant Khans

5. Khans Who Would Be Monarchs

6. Russia Strikes Back

7. Disintegration and Restoration

8. The Centre Cannot Hold

9. Under the Tsars

10. Soviet Rule

11. Exile and Exodus

Chronology

References

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index.

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ISBN:

9781789149593

1789149592

OCLC:

1438917445