The Circassian Genocide |
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| Author:
| Richmond, Walter |
| Series title: | Genocide, Political Violence, Human Rights Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8135-6068-7 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $174.00 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.