Routledge - Nationalism In Uzbekistan: A Soviet Republic Book

Explore the complex history of Central Asia with Nationalism In Uzbekistan: A Soviet Republic's Road To Sovereignty. Published by Routledge, this work by James Critchlow provides a deep look into the developments that led to Uzbekistan's declaration of sovereignty. By utilizing a wide range of Uzbek and Russian sources, the text examines how the republic moved toward becoming an independent international player. The book focuses on the attitudes of Uzbek elites and their strategic efforts to move away from Moscow's hegemony. Critchlow explains how local leaders used popular grievances to build mass support against the central Soviet government. The narrative traces these grievances back to long-standing issues, including the decades-long economic exploitation of Uzbekistan by Moscow. This book is an essential resource for readers interested in the history of Eastern Europe, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the rise of independent nation-states in Central Asia.