The Circassian genocide /Walter Richmond.
Richmond, Walter,
The Circassian genocide /Walter Richmond. - New Brunswick, N.J. ; London : Rutgers University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (218 pages). - Genocide, political violence, human rights series .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction -- "The plague was our ally" -- A pawn in the great game -- From war to genocide -- 1864 -- A homeless nation -- Survival in diaspora -- Those who stayed behind -- The road to Sochi -- Epilogue. The Cherkesov affair.
This book chronicles the history of the war between Russia and Circassia, describes in detail the final genocidal campaign, and follows the Circassians in diaspora through five generations as they struggle to survive and return home. It updates the story to the present day as the Circassian community works to gain international recognition of the genocide as the region prepares for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the site of the Russians' final victory over the Circassians.
9780813560694
Circassians--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Genocide--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Caucasus, Northern (Russia)--Relations--Russia.
Circassians--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Genocide--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Russia--Relations--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern.
Electronic Books.
DK34 / .C573 2013
The Circassian genocide /Walter Richmond. - New Brunswick, N.J. ; London : Rutgers University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (218 pages). - Genocide, political violence, human rights series .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction -- "The plague was our ally" -- A pawn in the great game -- From war to genocide -- 1864 -- A homeless nation -- Survival in diaspora -- Those who stayed behind -- The road to Sochi -- Epilogue. The Cherkesov affair.
This book chronicles the history of the war between Russia and Circassia, describes in detail the final genocidal campaign, and follows the Circassians in diaspora through five generations as they struggle to survive and return home. It updates the story to the present day as the Circassian community works to gain international recognition of the genocide as the region prepares for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the site of the Russians' final victory over the Circassians.
9780813560694
Circassians--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Genocide--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Caucasus, Northern (Russia)--Relations--Russia.
Circassians--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Genocide--History.--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern
Russia--Relations--Russia (Federation)--Caucasus, Northern.
Electronic Books.
DK34 / .C573 2013