The Russian Conquest of the Caucasus

by John Frederick Baddeley

Reprint of Baddeley's classic and rare account of the resistance of the North Caucasians under Shamil against the expansion of Tsarist Russia, with a new introduction by Moshe Gammer. Highly relevant to recent developments in the region.

Genres: History, Russia, War

518 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Kawing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Certainly the most comprehensive account for the Russian Conquest of Chechnya and Dagestan. For it's time, you cannot feel but be impressed by the great lengths the author went in order to collect the primary sources and to examine the accuracy of these sources. The greatest thing however, is how is account resonates for one travelling through Chechnya and Dagestan today - more than a hundred years after the author's journey.

[DoctorM · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic book. If you want a clear, well-written introduction to what's happening the Chechnya or Georgia now--- start with Baddeley.