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Azerbaijan at the Crossroads of Eurasia - The Tumultuous Fate of a Nation Caught Up Between the Rivalries of the World's Major Powers

English · Hardback

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Modern Azerbaijan came into being in 1991 following a national struggle for the re-establishment of its independence, initiated long before the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is situated in a unique geographic location, at the crossroads of Eurasia and on the famous Silk Road that links Europe and Asia. It has been the stage of particularly rich historical events, testament to its ancient State traditions, the wealth of its cities, the violence of the imperial invasions. Today this secular country, facing war with Armenia, is central to the geopolitical stakes in the region, whether in terms of the international strategies of major powers or the geo-economic considerations of oil and gas exports to Europe. It has put in place a multi-faceted foreign policy and initiated political and economic reforms as it moves towards a better future.

List of contents

Azerbaijan is a place of trade between Europe and Asia - War and diplomacy: relations with the Europeans and Ottomans - The Russo-Persian wars and the break-up of Azerbaijan - Independence of Azerbaijan - Exploitation of Azerbaijan's energy resources - War between Armenia and Azerbaijan

About the author










Fazil Zeynalov is a lecturer and researcher at Baku State University. He studied at the Academy of Public Administration (Azerbaijan), Sciences Po and Pierre-Mendès-France University (France). He is the author of several publications, in particular on the politics and economy of Azerbaijan, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Oil and Gas Resources of Azerbaijan.

Summary

Done, dusted... and dead!
Armed with a bucket and mop, Mrs Gillespie is destined to bring misery into the life of Hamish Macbeth when he wins her maid services in a church raffle, knowing she is likely to do more snooping than actual cleaning. Yet Hamish has more upsetting issues to ponder - his former girlfriend Elspeth Grant is back in Lochdubh for a holiday with her new boyfriend.
Hamish feels an ill wind coming and sure enough, Mrs Gillespie is soon found dead under suspicious circumstances. And as he investigates the case, Elspeth's presence torments the red-haired bobby , making him resort to foolish antics instead of concentrating on the murder in hand...
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'First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist
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'It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' - New York Times
'Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast ... Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' - Library Journal
'Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' - Publishers Weekly
'The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series... beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations about rural life.' - Good Book Guide

Foreword

The 22nd Hamish Macbeth murder mystery by bestselling M.C. Beaton

Additional text

The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy ... have reached cult status.'

Product details

Authors Fazil Zeynalov
Publisher Peter Lang
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 31.12.2018
 
EAN 9783631729724
ISBN 978-3-631-72972-4
No. of pages 406
Dimensions 156 mm x 31 mm x 216 mm
Weight 620 g
Illustrations 12 Abb.
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education

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