Islam in Russia

First published: 2004

Description

Traces the shared history of Russia and Islam in expanding compass; from the Tatar civilization within the Russian heartland, to the conquered territories of the Caucasus and Central Asia, to the larger geopolitical and security context of contemporary Russia on the civilizational divide. The study stresses political and geopolitical relationships.

Subjects

Islam Islam and politics Muslims Political activity Politics and government 11.80 Islam: general POLITICAL ASPECTS 71.37 ethnic groups Politieke aspecten RUSSIAN FEDERATION Identiteit Russia (federation), politics and government

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