Routledge - The Making of Modern Georgia, 1918-2012 History

Explore the complex history of Georgia through this detailed study from the Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series. This book examines the unique political journey of the Georgian people, starting with the Democratic Republic of Georgia between 1918 and 1921. During this period, while much of Eastern Europe faced dictatorships, Georgia established a constitution, a parliamentary system, and a free press. The narrative continues into the modern era, comparing the 1918 era to the period following 1991. It explains how Georgia's successors had to build new economic, political, and social systems from the ground up after the collapse of a bankrupt empire. Readers will learn about the country's persistent efforts to follow pro-Western and pro-democratic paths despite facing a hostile Russia. This text provides essential context for understanding the development of modern Georgia and its place in the global political landscape.