E-raamat: Ashes of Our Fathers: Inside the Fall of Nagorno-Karabakh

'In a decade defined by war, notes the author in his Introduction, the destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh is destined to be no more than a historical footnote But without learning the lessons of what happened, it is quite likely to be repeated elsewhere. Arguably, it already is.' -- Labour Hub Thoughtful, considered and understated . . . a fine book telling a story that needed to be told. . . Gavin deserves a lot of credit for threading together the lives of civilians on both sides in this humane account. * The Times * 'An impressive debut Amid all the horror and darkness, Gavin finds small cracks where light seeps through. The book contains an impressive amount of first-hand research.' -- Irish Independent An important account of the three years from the 44-Day War of 2020 to the eventual Armenian capitulation and flight three years later. a valuable contribution to our understanding of an underreported region. -- TLS 'While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality. But he does not hide his bitterness at the incompetence and callousness of the European diplomats who were tasked with resolving the crisis in its final days.' * Foreign Affairs * This beautifully written book is an essential guide to a tragic but too often forgotten subject. -- Peter Oborne, award-winning author and journalist A deeply insightful and sensitive account, capturing the complexity and heartbreak of this conflict. -- Jade McGlynn, author of Memory Makers and Russias War Gavins sharp writing will transport you right to the frontlines of Europes neglected conflict. He paints a devastating picture of avoidable human suffering, seamlessly weaving together geopolitical insights, historical analysis and vivid personal stories. A must-read. -- Ian Garner, author of Z Generation and Assistant Professor, Center for Totalitarian Studies, Pilecki Institute A gripping account of a quickly forgotten tragedy. This is a carefully balanced, deeply insightful book, highlighting the extreme costs of ethnic strife, and the cynical opportunism of foreign powers who could have helped, but chose to look away. -- Sergey Radchenko, author of To Run the World: The Kremlins Cold War Bid for Global Power This compelling narrative offers important insights into Russias Great Game of the twenty-first century. If Western policymakers dont want to fall for Putins gambit in the South Caucasus, they must read this book. -- Ivana Stradner, Special Correspondent, Kyiv Post, and Research Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies 'Highly accessible easy to read. Gavin skilfully explores this complex and devastating conflict and offers invaluable insights into the broader geopolitical dynamics at play a must read for those interested in understanding the South Caucasus region and the politics of international peacekeeping.' -- International Peacekeeping Journal