Georgia Diary: A Chronicle of War And Political Chaos in the Post-soviet Caucasus

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 947.58086 EAN: 9780765617101 ISBN: 0765617102 Label: M.E. Sharpe Manufacturer: M.E. Sharpe Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 262 Publication Date: 2006-07-30 Publisher: M.E. Sharpe Studio: M.E. Sharpe
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Editorial Reviews: The author of the acclaimed "Azerbaijan Diary and Chechnya Diary" now recounts his experiences in the strife-ridden Republic of Georgia. Soon after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Georgia fell prey to a series of power struggles, rampant crime and corruption, secessionist wars, and the spillover of the war in neighboring Chechenya. Journalist Goltz traces these developments with the same kind of vivid, personal narrative that made his previous books so compelling. This fast-paced, first-person account is filled with fascinating details about the ongoing struggles of this little-known region of the former Soviet Union. Featuring memorable portraits of individuals in high places and low, it traces the story from 1992 through the "Rose Revolution," the resignation of Eduard Shevardnadze, and the new presidency of U.S.-educated Mikhail Saakashvili.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: History and adventure Comment: Knowing little about the country, I was looking for some background reading on a recent visit. This book served a both a great introduction to the country/region and was very entertaining. I found myself having a hard time putting it down. The history could be a little more developed but that may take away from its overall readability. I have already bought and recommened this book to others traveling to the area. More Reviews