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Historical Dictionary of Turkmenistan (Hardcover, New)
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Historical Dictionary of Turkmenistan (Hardcover, New)
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
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Turkmenistan is known for its huge oil and gas resources, as well
as for the rich, complex, and captivating history of the Turkmen
people. For centuries they were known as skillful and courageous
warriors who left deep marks in the histories of other countries,
such as India, Russia, Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Egypt.
As craftsmen, they constructed extraordinary architectural
monuments, whose ruins can be found all over the country, and
famous Turkoman carpets are still highly valued in many parts of
the world. Yet, for centuries, foreign invaders and local tribal
conflict plagued the land with wars that devastated the Turkmen
society and destroyed its magnificent but fragile oases. In the
late 19th century, the Turkmens witnessed the establishment of the
Russian Empire in their lands. In the years following, these lands
were united by the Soviet government into a single political entity
in an attempt to force the Soviet style nation-state building and
socio-economic transformations. In 1991, the Turkmen parliament
voted for the country's independence and promised to build a
sovereign state capable of bringing prosperity and social and
political stability to the society. The reality, however, proved to
be more complex. After more than 15 years of independence,
Turkmenistan still faces a number of difficulties, including
economic and structural issues, security challenges, growing
competition between various clans, and widespread poverty.
Historical Dictionary of Turkmenistan provides a concise overview
of the historical development of Turkmenistan. The introduction and
chronology provide an overview of the Turkmen history, focusing on
the history of the country in the 20th century, political and
economic development, ethnic policies, and nation building. This is
the first comprehensive reference book on Turkmenistan published in
English that provides comprehensive up-to-date details about the
contemporary history, economy, and culture. The dictionary consists
of approximately 300 entries a
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