NEW BOOK: Culture and Customs of the Caucasus (Culture and Customs of Europe) Von Peter L. Roudik

This is a comprehensive and fascinating look at contemporary life in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.This unique reference work explores contemporary life in three former Soviet Union republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. No other reference book offers such exhaustive material on the traditions and customs of all three nations.In the early 1990's, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia emerged from the grip of the Soviet Union and stood on their own for the first time in almost a century. Today, these three nations are slowly emerging from communism's dark cloud, thriving culturally and gaining strength economically. "Culture and Customs of the Caucasus" is the ultimate one-stop reference source that explores the three countries in the region.This engaging and wide-ranging volume includes Caucasus' history, urban life, religion, literature, cuisine, holidays, and leisure activities, among many other topics.

Über den Autor
Peter L. Roudik is Senior Foreign Law Specialist at the Directorate of Legal Research of the Law Library of Congress. His research extends to all aspects of legal and political development in the former Soviet states.

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