Muslim Communities Reemerge: Historical Perspectives on Nationality, Politics, and Opposition in the Former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia (Central Asi)

From Book News, Inc.
Translated from the 1989 German edition with new prefaces and introductions to include the fate of the Muslims in Bosia- Herzegovina in the early 1990s. Examines the state of Muslim communities in eastern Europe from the 19th century to the present, the policies toward them, and their resistance to repression. The topics include the nationalization of the Uzbeks and Tajiks, Soviet policy toward Islam, and the holy war against Czarism. The 14 papers are from a May 1987 conference in Schlangenbad, Germany. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German, French


Buy from Amazon     Compare Prices

Translated from the 1989 German edition with new prefaces and introductions to include the fate of the Muslims in Bosia- Herzegovina in the early 1990s. Examines the state of Muslim communities in eastern Europe from the 19th century to the present, the policies toward them, and their resistance to repression. The topics include the nationalization of the Uzbeks and Tajiks, Soviet policy toward Islam, and the holy war against Czarism. The 14 papers are from a May 1987 conference in Schlangenbad, Germany. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


Buy from Barnes & Noble     Compare Prices