{"title":"Donald Rayfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eDonald Rayfield\u003c\/em\u003e, the esteemed British scholar and author renowned for his enlightening contributions to the fields of history and literature. With a focus on the complex narratives of the Caucasus region and Russian literary heritage, Rayfield’s books are both educational and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Seditious and Sinister Tribe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a detailed exploration of tribal dynamics and political intrigues that shaped the Caucasian landscape. This compelling work offers insights into the challenges and resilience of these communities through history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEqually intriguing is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdge of Empires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Rayfield deftly chronicles the tumultuous history of this geopolitically pivotal region. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, he brings to life the myriad empires and cultures that have left their mark on the Caucasus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDonald Rayfield's works are not only essential for history enthusiasts but also for anyone keen to understand the intricate tapestry of regional identities and historical legacies. Each book in this collection is a valuable asset for your library, inviting readers on a journey through historically rich narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-seditious-and-sinister-tribe-by-donald-rayfield-9781789149098","title":"‘A Seditious and Sinister Tribe’","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crimean Tatars were the Turkic-speaking native peoples of Crimea who established a powerful khanate in the 1440s, which remained in power until 1783. In this, the first history in English of this khanate for over one hundred years, eminent scholar Donald Rayfield shows that this misunderstood and much-feared nation was, in fact, a flourishing state with a vibrant literary culture, religious tolerance, a sophisticated constitution, and a prosperous economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRayfield's book describes the establishment of the khanate, its reign, and its eventual fall, concluding with a vivid portrayal of the ruthless suppression of the Tatars first by Russia and then the Soviet Union, and the final, effectively genocidal, invasion under Vladimir Putin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant and ultimately tragic chronicle is essential reading for anyone interested in the background of the current war in Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848460194028,"sku":"9781789149098","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28020023482824.jpg?v=1758978104"},{"product_id":"edge-of-empires-by-donald-rayfield-9781789140590","title":"Edge of Empires","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow available in paperback, this is the first comprehensive history of Georgia for decades, focusing not only on the post-Soviet era but on the full sweep of its turbulent past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia is the most Western-looking state in today's Near or Middle East and, despite having one of the longest, most turbulent histories in the Christian or Near Eastern world, no proper history of the country has been written for decades. Eminent historian Donald Rayfield redresses this balance in \u003cem\u003eEdge of Empires\u003c\/em\u003e, focusing not merely on the post-Soviet era, like many other books on Georgia, but on the whole of its history, accessing a mass of new material from the country's recently opened archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRayfield describes Georgia's swings between disintegration and unity, making full use of primary sources, many not available before in an English-language book. He examines the history of a country which, though small, stands at a crossroads between Russia and the Muslim world, between Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and is a dramatic example of state-building and, also, of tragic political mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849041301740,"sku":"9781789140590","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27934943482824.jpg?v=1759011445"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/donald-rayfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}