Another book about the horrors and atrocities of the Chechen-Russian conflict. The book is similar to her A Small Corner in Hell as it revolves aroundAnother book about the horrors and atrocities of the Chechen-Russian conflict. The book is similar to her A Small Corner in Hell as it revolves around families and the suffering of civilians in the war. I thought A Small Corner in Hell was a little more hard hitting and aimed at showing the horrific impacts of the war in comparison to this book....more
Another book focusing on the horrors, war crimes, and violence in Chechnya and it affects on children. Some pretty bad stories and sad tales of childrAnother book focusing on the horrors, war crimes, and violence in Chechnya and it affects on children. Some pretty bad stories and sad tales of children and orphans in this forgotten period of war in the Russian-Chechen conflict. The saddest part is you'll never hear about this in Western media....more
A crucial and blood soaked account of the women fighters, women victims, and women martyrs of post-Soviet Chechnya and its violent history. The authorA crucial and blood soaked account of the women fighters, women victims, and women martyrs of post-Soviet Chechnya and its violent history. The author provides Islamic and regional stressors that make the life of a woman hard. It gives the brief stories and examples of those fighting the Russians as armed combatants, warriors, and even suicide bombers. It also emphasizes the familial, religious, and interpersonal stress these women must endure almost daily (whether voluntarily or involuntarily). Another really good book by Paul Murphy. Russia's Islamic Threat by Gordon Hahn and Wolves of Islam by Paul Murphy are great additions to anyone interested in this ordeal. Thanks....more
This was very well-researched book about Russia and it's Islamic challenge. The book gives some demographic and statistical data on primarily the CaucThis was very well-researched book about Russia and it's Islamic challenge. The book gives some demographic and statistical data on primarily the Caucasian region of southern Russia. The book goes into Chechnya, Dagestan, and Kabardino-Balkariya as individual chapters. The author gives explanations to jihad, Sharia, and the unique interpretations to Islam found in this region. The final chapter is dedicated to Tatarstan and the Tartars. It was a worthy read but is definitely a scholarly work. Thanks....more
This book gave insight into the ongoing Islamic situation in Chechnya (or all least up until 2007-8). It began with historical figures against ImperiaThis book gave insight into the ongoing Islamic situation in Chechnya (or all least up until 2007-8). It began with historical figures against Imperial Russia and goes into modern conflicts on the First and Second Chechen Wars. The author also ties Islamist-Jihadist connections to the Arab Middles East and the irreversible Islamicization of the northern Caucasus. This was a good book in my opinion. I recommend this and 'Wolves of Islam' by Paul Murphy to help you for your own opinion about this international issue. Thanks!...more
In my opinion this one of the best books on the Chechen conflict and the whole Chechnya problem. The book is highly detailed on the background on the In my opinion this one of the best books on the Chechen conflict and the whole Chechnya problem. The book is highly detailed on the background on the region, religious aspects, cultural intricacies, and use of terror inside the Russian Federation. I read this book in a few days and it opened my eyes to the problems going on in this region. I thought this book was an excellent read and packed with information. Thanks!...more
Good book and worth a read. At times it can be a bit choppy and lacking fluidity, but the overall picture is great. Starts from the beginning and leadGood book and worth a read. At times it can be a bit choppy and lacking fluidity, but the overall picture is great. Starts from the beginning and leads into the current conflict of the late 90s. Though dated it stills gives relevant information that is still present in this region. Check it out if you want a history of Chechnya on a deeper and wider scale. Thanks....more
Sad book about the atrocities in Chechnya by the Russians. A Good book but a little on the biased side and anti-Russian view but still worth a read. TSad book about the atrocities in Chechnya by the Russians. A Good book but a little on the biased side and anti-Russian view but still worth a read. This book, "Dirty War" by the same author, and "Allah's Mountains" are good and help you to form your own opinions about the on-going conflict in Chechnya....more
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