Book Description
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia has remained on the brink of becoming an economic crossroads or an isolated backwater, a democratic or authoritarian state, a peaceful and prosperous country or a nation on the brink of conflict. Armenia's difficult independence is intricately linked with her Transcaucasian neighbors, and whichever path she follows they will undoubtedly be affected. Armenia: At the Crossroads considers Armenia as a nation and as a state, and puts her tragic history into the context of current events since independence.
Armenia: At the Crossroads FROM THE PUBLISHER
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia has remained on the verge of becoming either an economic crossroads or an isolated backwater, a democratic or authoritarian state, a peaceful prosperous state or a nation on the brink of conflict. Armenia's difficult independence is intricately linked with its Transcaucasian neighbors and whichever path it follows, they will undoubtedly be affected. Armenia: At the Crossroads considers Armenia as a nation and as a state and puts its tragic history into the context of events since independence.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Provides an outline of the main course of events in the Republic of Armenia since the beginning of the democratic movement in 1988, taking into account the historical context in which these events took place. Includes chronology and a synopsis of Transcaucasus geography and early history. Distributed by Gordon & Breach. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)