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Historical Dictionary of Azerbaijan
Swietochowski, Tadeusz; Collins, Brian C
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Azerbaijan
Hardback. The history of Azerbaijan is a chronology of its domination, most recently within the bounds of the USSR . This historical dictionary provides entries on persons, in stitutions and events and society, religion and culture. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Num Pages: 160 pages, map, appendix, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DVUZ; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 299.
The history of Azerbaijan is a chronology of its domination. Its most recent ruler was the USSR, but Azerbaijan has been within the boundaries of many conquerers from the Medians to Alexander the Great to the Arabs and Turks. Through the long history of foreign occupations, the Azeris have preserved a national identity and they have periodically generated local leaders. With the recent break up of the USSR, Azerbaijan can once again assert itself as an independent nation. Strategically located and of economic interest to other nations, Azerbaijan cannot be ignored. The Azeris are united by their language, Azeris, ... Read more
The history of Azerbaijan is a chronology of its domination. Its most recent ruler was the USSR, but Azerbaijan has been within the boundaries of many conquerers from the Medians to Alexander the Great to the Arabs and Turks. Through the long history of foreign occupations, the Azeris have preserved a national identity and they have periodically generated local leaders. With the recent break up of the USSR, Azerbaijan can once again assert itself as an independent nation. Strategically located and of economic interest to other nations, Azerbaijan cannot be ignored. The Azeris are united by their language, Azeris, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810835504
SKU
V9780810835504
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About Swietochowski, Tadeusz; Collins, Brian C
Tadeusz Swietochowski is a noted scholar of Azerbaijan and a professor at Monmouth University. Brian C. Collins is a graduate of Monmouth University. He is currently the Executive Director of the Cedar Falls Historical Society. Arcadia Press is publishing his book Cedar Falls in its Images of America Series.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Azerbaijan
The Historical Dictionary of Azerbaijan offers compact but thorough coverage of historical periods, events, and significant personalities. In light of the important position Azerbaijan has assumed internationally, this book is a much-needed reference for those interested in this area...The entries are concise and well written and do justice to all aspects of the political and socio-economic history of this area...The ... Read more