The Circassians: A Handbook
Author:   Amjad Jaimoukha
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138874602


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   07 April 2015
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Amjad Jaimoukha
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.560kg
ISBN:  

9781138874602


ISBN 10:   1138874604
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   07 April 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Maps Introduction 1. People and land 2. History: earliest to the 18th century 3. History: the Russian-Circassian War to the collapse of the Soviet Union 4. Politics and current affairs 5. The Diaspora 6. Economy 7. Religion and beliefs 8. Social Structure 9. Customs and traditions 10. Folklore 11. Arts, crafts and architecture 12. Music and dance 13. Language and linguistic policy 14. Literature 15. Theatre, media and film Afterword Proverbs and sayings Chronology Appendices: The Circassian Pantheon and caste system Latinized Kabardian alphabet Circassian lexicography Bibliographies and journals Bibliography Notes Index

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'This exceptionally comprehensive handbook maintains throughout the highest scholarly rigor ... a fundamental reference.' - Choice Magazine 'The Circassians makes a valuable contribution by providing a base of solid and reliable data about this group and by explicitly presenting the minority perspective.' - The Times Literary Supplement


'This exceptionally comprehensive handbook maintains throughout the highest scholarly rigor ... a fundamental reference.' - Choice Magazine 'The Circassians makes a valuable contribution by providing a base of solid and reliable data about this group and by explicitly presenting the minority perspective.' - The Times Literary Supplement


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