Neal Ascherson
Black Sea: Coasts and Conquests: From Pericles to Putin
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784700911
- author:
- Neal Ascherson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Black Sea: A Place of Endless Colour and Complexity This book is a fascinating exploration of the region surrounding the Black Sea, from ancient times to the present day. Neal Ascherson delves into the history, culture, and politics of the area, weaving together the stories of various civilizations, including Greeks, Scythians, Huns, Goths, Turks, Russians, Ukrainians, and Poles. Ascherson examines the complex and often tumultuous history of the region, including the rise and fall of empires, the impact of Stalinism, and the ongoing struggles for power and identity. With a new foreword by the author, this revised edition offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating and often misunderstood region.
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