This is one in a series of handbooks providing a practical introduction to the peoples and languages of the Caucasus. Written by acknowledged experts, each book focuses on - history, religion, politics, economy, culture, literature and media.
"The only comprehensive treatment of the subject available in English, this book provides a ready introduction and practical guide to the Chechen people, and to some little known and rarely considered aspects of Chechen culture, including customs and traditions, folklore, arts a…
Introduction -- Grozny I: 1994-1995 -- Return to Grozny: 1999-2000 -- Conclusions. An examination of the difficulties faced by the Russian military in planning and carrying out urban operations in Chechnya. Russian and rebel military forces fought to control the Chechen city of…
The unique geopolitical characteristics of the North Caucasus has made it a site of conflict for thousands of years. It was, in many ways, the testing and training grounds for today's conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Understanding this volatile region is especially important n…
