Focusing on the historical significance of the Black Sea and its coastal regions, this book explores their pivotal role in shaping the cultures and events of eastern Europe and western Asia. It delves into the rich tapestry of interactions among various civilizations, highlighting the area's influence on trade, migration, and geopolitical dynamics throughout history.
In the most comprehensive survey of the Crimean Tatars—from the foundation of the glorious khanate in the fifteenth century to genocide and the struggle for survival in the twentieth century—Alan W. Fisher presents a detailed analysis of the culture and history of this people. The author clarifies and assesses the myriad problems inherent to a multinational society comprising more than one hundred non-Russian ethnic groups and discusses the resurgence of nationalist sentiment, the efforts of the Crimean Tatars and others to regain territorial rights lost during the Stalinist era, and the political impact these movements have on contemporary Soviet affairs.