The Chechens
| Author | : Amjad Jaimoukha |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 357 |
| Release | : 2004-11-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134349906 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1134349904 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Chechens written by Amjad Jaimoukha and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-10 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a ready introduction and practical guide to the Chechen people and some little-known and rarely-considered aspects of Chechen culture, including customs and traditions, folklore, arts and architecture, music, and literature. It also narrates Chechen history from ancient times and provides sketches of archaic religions and civilizations. Jaimoukha reveals the esoteric social structure and the peculiar brand of Chechen Sufism, as well as the present political situation in Chechnya. As the only comprehensive guide available in English, this book is an indispensable and accessible resource for all those with an interest in Chechnya.
