Routledge - From Conflict to Autonomy in the Caucasus Book

Explore the historical origins of ethnic autonomies in the Caucasus with this essential academic work from Routledge. This book provides the first historical study of how ethnic autonomies were created in the 1920s during the transition from the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union. By examining the specific period involving Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno Karabakh, this text addresses the roots of violent ethno-political conflicts that emerged seventy years later. It investigates the long-standing debate regarding whether Soviet leadership and policies under Stalin and the Bolsheviks deliberately established these autonomies to maintain leverage over individual republics. This volume is a vital resource for students, historians, and researchers interested in the Central Asian Studies series and the complex political history of the Caucasus region. It offers a deep look into the foundational decisions that shaped the modern landscape of regional identity and political struggle.