A vivid eyewitness account of war, revolution, and new cooperation across a restless borderland.
The book combines battlefield observation with on-the-ground lessons in how revolutionary ideas reshaped governance and daily life. It follows Armenian volunteers under fire, Russian troops on distant hills, and the emergence of local executive bodies that include workers, soldiers, and diverse national groups. Across Kars, Tiflis, and Turkestan, old rulers fall, and new forms of peoples’ power begin to take hold, sometimes with remarkable cooperation among former enemies. The narrative stays close to people—officers, medic staff, villagers, and activists—as they navigate danger, hunger, and the promise of a shared future.
- Witness the day-to-day reality of frontline fighting and artillery duels in difficult terrain.
- Meet volunteers and soldiers from varied backgrounds who shape local revolutionary committees.
- See how civil and military authority evolves through unions, councils, and inter-ethnic cooperation.
- Observe the broader political shift as old regimes lose power and new provisional governments arise.
Ideal for readers of modern history, revolutions, and the human side of geopolitical change.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive historical examination of the Caucasus campaign during WWI, offering a captivating narrative of the military strategies and geopolitical significance of this pivotal conflict. The author provides a detailed account of the major battles and campaigns, exploring the motivations and alliances that shaped the course of the war. Delving into the broader context of the Middle East and Central Asia, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between regional powers and European imperial ambitions. It examines the diverse human geography of the region, from the nomadic tribes to the settled agricultural communities, and highlights how these factors influenced the military and political dynamics of the war. The author explores the complex relationship between economic interests and imperial expansion, revealing the ways in which the competition for resources and trade routes fueled the conflict. By analyzing the motivations and actions of the major players involved, the book provides valuable insights into the underlying causes and consequences of this often-overlooked aspect of the First World War. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the Caucasus campaign, showcasing its importance within the broader geopolitical landscape of the time. It demonstrates how the military strategies employed and the alliances formed during this conflict had lasting impacts on the region, shaping its political boundaries and economic dynamics for decades to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333552817_0
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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from War and Revolution in Asiatic RussiaThe two gateways between Europe and Asia - the incessant race movements passing across them - the physical features of Central Asia - the two types of humanity that live the. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2148061270
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