Promethean beginnings -- Histories of encounter, raidings, and trade -- Noble giving, noble taking -- Rites of encounter : brides, brigands, and fire bringers -- Captive Russians -- Caucasian reflections -- From Prometheus to the present
Summary
In this work the anthropologist Bruce Grant explores the long relationship between Russia and the Caucasus and the means by which sovereignty has been exercised in this contested area
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
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