Russia Confronts Chechnya: Roots of a Separatist Conflict

by John B. Dunlop

Book Overview

In this book John Dunlop provides an understanding of the background to the Russian invasion of Chechnya in December 1994, tracing events from 4,000 BC to the time of the invasion. The historic encounter between Chechens and Russians, first during pre-Petrine, and then with imperial Russia, is carefully examined. The genocide and oppression endured by the Chechens under the communists is discussed in detail. The convulsive 'Chechen Revolution' of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521636191
• ISBN13: 9780521636193
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"