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| khazars people also search for: Dictionary of the Khazars (M) Milorad Pavic, 1989-10-23 A national bestseller, Dictionary of the Khazars was cited by The New York Times Book Review as one of the best books of the year. Written in two versions, male and female (both available in Vintage International), which are identical save for seventeen crucial lines, Dictionary is the imaginary book of knowledge of the Khazars, a people who flourished somewhere beyond Transylvania between the seventh and ninth centuries. Eschewing conventional narrative and plot, this lexicon novel combines the dictionaries of the world's three major religions with entries that leap between past and future, featuring three unruly wise men, a book printed in poison ink, suicide by mirrors, a chimerical princess, a sect of priests who can infiltrate one's dreams, romances between the living and the dead, and much more. |
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| khazars people also search for: The Thirteenth Tribe Arthur Koestler, 2014-05 This book traces the history of the ancient Khazar Empire, a major but almost forgotten power in Eastern Europe, which in the Dark Ages became converted to Judaism. Khazaria was finally wiped out by the forces of Genghis Khan, but evidence indicates that the Khazars themselves migrated to Poland and formed the cradle of Western Jewry. To the general reader the Khazars, who flourished from the 7th to 11th century, may seem infinitely remote today. Yet they have a close and unexpected bearing on our world, which emerges as Koestler recounts the fascinating history of the ancient Khazar Empire. At about the time that Charlemagne was Emperor in the West. The Khazars' sway extended from the Black Sea to the Caspian, from the Caucasus to the Volga, and they were instrumental in stopping the Muslim onslaught against Byzantium, the eastern jaw of the gigantic pincer movement that in the West swept across northern Africa and into Spain. Thereafter the Khazars found themselves in a precarious position between the two major world powers: the Eastern Roman Empire in Byzantium and the triumphant followers of Mohammed. As Koestler points out, the Khazars were the Third World of their day. They chose a surprising method of resisting both the Western pressure to become Christian and the Eastern to adopt Islam. Rejecting both, they converted to Judaism. Mr Koestler speculates about the ultimate faith of the Khazars and their impact on the racial composition and social heritage of modern Jewry. He produces a large body of meticulously detailed research. |
| khazars people also search for: The World of the Khazars Peter Golden, Haggai Ben-Shammai, András Roná-Tas, 2007-08-30 This volume, a product of international collaboration, presents readers with the state of the field in Khazar Studies. The Khazar Empire (ca. 650 - ca. 965-969), one of the largest states of medieval Eurasia, extended from the Middle Volga lands in the north to the Northern Caucasus and Crimea in the south and from the Ukrainians steppelands to the western borders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the east. Turkic in origin, it played a key role in the history of the peoples of Rus’, medieval Hungary and the Caucasus. Khazaria became one of the great trans-Eurasian trading terminals connecting the northern forest zones with Byzantium and the Arabian Caliphate. In the ninth century, the Khazars converted to Judaism. This book sheds new light on many unanswered, but fundamental questions regarding the Khazar Empire, so important in medieval Eurasia. |
| khazars people also search for: The Invention of the Jewish People Shlomo Sand, 2010-06-14 A historical tour de force, The Invention of the Jewish People offers a groundbreaking account of Jewish and Israeli history. Exploding the myth that there was a forced Jewish exile in the first century at the hands of the Romans, Israeli historian Shlomo Sand argues that most modern Jews descend from converts, whose native lands were scattered across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In this iconoclastic work, which spent nineteen weeks on the Israeli bestseller list and won the coveted Aujourd'hui Award in France, Sand provides the intellectual foundations for a new vision of Israel's future. |
| khazars people also search for: Cartographic Strategies of Postmodernity Peta Mitchell, 2013-01-11 The last fifty years have witnessed the growing pervasiveness of the figure of the map in critical, theoretical, and fictional discourse. References to mapping and cartography are endemic in poststructuralist theory, and, similarly, geographically and culturally diverse authors of twentieth-century fiction seem fixated upon mapping. While the map metaphor has been employed for centuries to highlight issues of textual representation and epistemology, the map metaphor itself has undergone a transformation in the postmodern era. This metamorphosis draws together poststructuralist conceptualizations of epistemology, textuality, cartography, and metaphor, and signals a shift away from modernist preoccupations with temporality and objectivity to a postmodern pragmatics of spatiality and subjectivity. Cartographic Strategies of Postmodernity charts this metamorphosis of cartographic metaphor, and argues that the ongoing reworking of the map metaphor renders it a formative and performative metaphor of postmodernity. |
| khazars people also search for: The Lost Chronicles of Khazaria Pasquale De Marco, 2025-03-03 In the vast and ever-shifting tapestry of history, few peoples have captured the imagination quite like the Khazars. This enigmatic and elusive people once ruled a mighty empire that stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea, playing a pivotal role in the shaping of Eastern Europe. Yet, by the end of the 10th century, the Khazar Empire had vanished, and the Khazars themselves disappeared from the historical record, leaving behind a legacy of mystery and intrigue that has captivated scholars and historians for centuries. This book delves into the fascinating world of the Khazars, shedding light on their origins, their rise and fall, and their enduring legacy. Through a comprehensive exploration of Khazar history, culture, and society, readers will gain a deeper understanding of this remarkable people and the profound impact they had on the course of history. From their humble beginnings as a nomadic people to their transformation into a powerful empire, the Khazars' story is one of resilience, adaptability, and cultural diversity. They were a tolerant and cosmopolitan society, where people of different religions and cultures lived together in peace and harmony. The Khazars were also skilled warriors and traders, and they played a major role in the development of the Silk Road, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between East and West. However, the Khazar Empire was not immune to the forces of change and upheaval that plagued the medieval world. In the 10th century, the Khazars faced a series of devastating attacks from various enemies, including the Rus, the Pechenegs, and the Mongols. These attacks, coupled with internal strife and political instability, eventually led to the collapse of the Khazar Empire. Despite their disappearance from the historical record, the Khazars left behind a rich and enduring legacy. Their conversion to Judaism in the 8th century had a profound impact on the development of Jewish culture in Eastern Europe, and their role in the development of the Cyrillic alphabet continues to shape the written languages of Russia and other Slavic countries today. This book is an invitation to explore the enigmatic world of the Khazars, to unravel the mysteries surrounding their rise and fall, and to appreciate their lasting contributions to history and culture. Through a captivating narrative and meticulous research, readers will gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating people and their enduring legacy. If you like this book, write a review! |
| khazars people also search for: The Islamic World, Russia and the Vikings, 750-900 Thomas S. Noonan, 2024-10-28 Professor Noonan here sets out to examine what Islamic silver coins (dirhams) reveal about the great trade between the Islamic world, European Russia, and the Baltic during the early Viking Age. Particular attention is devoted to the origins of this international commerce and the role of such peoples as the Vikings and Khazars. As he shows, the study of these coins also throws new light on mint output in the ’Abbasid caliphate, the historical significance of specific dirham hoards, and how the patterns of trade evolved during the course of the ninth century. |
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| khazars people also search for: A Culture of Conspiracy Michael Barkun, 2013-08-15 American society has changed dramatically since A Culture of Conspiracy was first published in 2001. In this revised and expanded edition, Michael Barkun delves deeper into America's conspiracy sub-culture, exploring the rise of 9/11 conspiracy theories, the birther controversy surrounding Barack Obama's American citizenship, and how the conspiracy landscape has changed with the rise of the Internet and other new media. What do UFO believers, Christian millennialists, and right-wing conspiracy theorists have in common? According to Michael Barkun in this fascinating yet disturbing book, quite a lot. It is well known that some Americans are obsessed with conspiracies. The Kennedy assassination, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the 2001 terrorist attacks have all generated elaborate stories of hidden plots. What is far less known is the extent to which conspiracist worldviews have recently become linked in strange and unpredictable ways with other fringe notions such as a belief in UFOs, Nostradamus, and the Illuminati. Unraveling the extraordinary genealogies and permutations of these increasingly widespread ideas, Barkun shows how this web of urban legends has spread among subcultures on the Internet and through mass media, how a new style of conspiracy thinking has recently arisen, and how this phenomenon relates to larger changes in American culture. This book, written by a leading expert on the subject, is the most comprehensive and authoritative examination of contemporary American conspiracism to date. Barkun discusses a range of material-involving inner-earth caves, government black helicopters, alien abductions, secret New World Order cabals, and much more-that few realize exists in our culture. Looking closely at the manifestations of these ideas in a wide range of literature and source material from religious and political literature, to New Age and UFO publications, to popular culture phenomena such as The X-Files, and to websites, radio programs, and more, Barkun finds that America is in the throes of an unrivaled period of millenarian activity. His book underscores the importance of understanding why this phenomenon is now spreading into more mainstream segments of American culture. |
| khazars people also search for: Russia and Ukraine. Nothing is as it seems Cinzia Palmacci, 2024-03-20 I wanted to title this book “Russia and Ukraine. Nothing is as it seems because of this crisis which involves two Eastern European territories so much tormented and threatened, you will never have a clear and truthful picture, especially by the mainstream media. In truth, in addition to the “official narrative” and compliant with the single thought to which the mainstream has always accustomed us, it is there something in the history of these two territories involved in the crisis that escapes even to large networks. The key to everything is the story. Few know that current Ukraine was the ancient kingdom of Khazaria, because the history of the people Kazaro was deliberately erased from the news so that it would not appear in any history textbook. And there's a reason. From the Khazar people descends the Zionism which, even from a genetic point of view, has nothing to do with lineage Jewish native of Palestine. The Zionists have become the “rulers of the world” through methods that are questionable to say the least. They are the masters of finance world, and political and media power belongs to them pharmaceutical and military. Zionists are the architects of the most unbridled globalism of which the Great Reset or Great Reset is the most hateful expression and controversial. They are behind the most repressive and cruel ideologies in history: communism, Bolshevism, Nazism etc… But in this historical context increasingly tumultuous world a part of the global axis of power has become through the diabolical plan implemented by the Zionists and cherished for centuries. The hatred of the West that orbits and serves American interests has identified an enemy: Russia. |
| khazars people also search for: Turks and Khazars Peter B. Golden, 2024-12-11 This second collection of studies by Peter Golden continues his explorations of the Türk Empire (mid-sixth to mid-eighth centuries), the stateless polities that appeared after its collapse, and of the Khazar Qaghanate (mid-seventh century to ca. 965-969), its imperial successor state in the western Eurasian steppes. Building on earlier traditions, the Türks created a paradigm for state building in the Eurasian steppes that persisted, with variations, into the early modern era. Examined here are issues relating to the origins of and myths associated with the rise of the Türks and the systems of governance in the Türk and subsequent Turkic polities of Eurasia. The institution of slavery and its role in Turkic nomadic societies receives significant attention. In addition, these essays document the cultural interactions between the Turkic nomads of pre-Chinggisid Eurasia and neighbouring settled societies such as the Kievan Rus', Georgia and the Islamic world. Included here are studies dealing with the hitherto neglected role of Khazars in the Islamic ghulâm (slave soldier) system. Special attention is paid to the unique traditions of sacral rulership among the Khazars and an examination of their conversion to Judaism set within a larger Eurasian context. |
| khazars people also search for: The Jews of Khazaria Kevin Alan Brook, 2006-09-27 The Jews of Khazaria chronicles the history of the Khazars, a people who, in the early Middle Ages, founded a large empire in eastern Europe (located in present-day Ukraine and Russia). The Khazars played a pivotal role in world history. Khazaria was one of the largest-sized political formations of its time, an economic and cultural superpower connected to several important trade routes. It was especially notable for its religious tolerance, and in the 9th century, a large portion of the royal family converted to Judaism. Many of the nobles and commoners did likewise shortly thereafter. After their conversion, the Khazars were ruled by a succession of Jewish kings that began to adopt the hallmarks of Jewish civilization, including the Torah and Talmud, the Hebrew script, and the observance of Jewish holidays. In this thoroughly revised edition of a modern classic, The Jews of Khazaria explores many exciting new discoveries about the Khazars' religious life, economy, military, government, and culture. It builds upon new studies of the Khazars, evaluating and incorporating recent theories, along with new documentary and archaeological findings. The book gives a comprehensive accounting of the cities, towns, and fortresses of Khazaria, and features a timeline summarizing key events in Khazar history. |
| khazars people also search for: Khazaria in the Ninth and Tenth Centuries Boris Zhivkov, 2015-04-29 In Khazaria in the Ninth and the Tenth Centuries Boris Zhivkov offers a new view on Khazaria by scrutinizing the different visions offered by recent scholarship. The paucity of written sources has made it necessary to turn to additional information about the steppe states in this period, and to analyze exceptional cases not directly related to the Khazars. In re-examining the Khazars, he thus uses not only the known documentary sources and archaeological finds but also what we know from history of religions (comparative mythology), history of art, structural anthropology and folklore studies. In this way the book draws together a synthesis of conclusions, information and theory. |
| khazars people also search for: Conversion and Narrative Ryan Szpiech, 2012-10-29 In 1322, a Jewish doctor named Abner entered a synagogue in the Castilian city of Burgos and began to weep in prayer. Falling asleep, he dreamed of a great man who urged him to awaken from his slumber. Shortly thereafter, he converted to Christianity and wrote a number of works attacking his old faith. Abner tells the story in fantastic detail in the opening to his Hebrew-language but anti-Jewish polemical treatise, Teacher of Righteousness. In the religiously plural context of the medieval Western Mediterranean, religious conversion played an important role as a marker of social boundaries and individual identity. The writers of medieval religious polemics such as Teacher of Righteousness often began by giving a brief, first-person account of the rejection of their old faith and their embrace of the new. In such accounts, Ryan Szpiech argues, the narrative form plays an important role in dramatizing the transition from infidelity to faith. Szpiech draws on a wide body of sources from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim polemics to investigate the place of narrative in the representation of conversion. Making a firm distinction between stories told about conversion and the experience of religious change, his book is not a history of conversion itself but a comparative study of how and why it was presented in narrative form within the context of religious disputation. He argues that between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, conversion narratives were needed to represent communal notions of history and authority in allegorical, dramatic terms. After considering the late antique paradigms on which medieval Christian conversion narratives were based, Szpiech juxtaposes Christian stories with contemporary accounts of conversion to Islam and Judaism. He emphasizes that polemical conflict between Abrahamic religions in the medieval Mediterranean centered on competing visions of history and salvation. By seeing conversion not as an individual experience but as a public narrative, Conversion and Narrative provides a new, interdisciplinary perspective on medieval writing about religious disputes. |
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| khazars people also search for: Jewish Fantasy Worldwide Cameron Barrows, 2023-04-04 Jewish Fantasy Worldwide: Trends in Speculative Stories from Australia to Chile reaches beyond American fiction to reveal a spectrum of Jewish fantasy: Post-Holocaust Soviet tales; Yiddish science fiction from the 1980s; Mizrahi novels from Iran, Iraq, and Turkey; and new themes and subgenres from Brazil to Morocco. This essay collection explores Jewish speculative fiction from every continent. |
| khazars people also search for: A Legacy of the Jews of Yugoslavia with a Focus on Sarajevo Esther Gitman, 2024-05-20 In this book, Esther Gitman, a Holocaust survivor from Sarajevo, documents the saga of the Jews of Yugoslavia with a focus on Sarajevo, her birthplace. The book features an examination of archival documents from Sarajevo, Zagreb, Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC and more. The ground-breaking work reveals the many facets of Jewish life in Yugoslavia from the time of their expulsion from Spain and Portugal in 1492. This book provides an in-depth look at the integral role the Sephardic Jews, from the Hebrew word for Spain, played in the broader development of the city. More broadly, the book provides readers with a glimpse into a community which saw seventy percent of its members annihilated during WWII. |
| khazars people also search for: Encyclopedia of the World Novel, 1900 to the Present Michael David Sollars, Arbolina Llamas Jennings, 2015-04-22 Praise for the print edition:...a useful and engaging reference to the vast world of the novel in world literature. |
| khazars people also search for: In Search of Greatness Festus Eribo, 2001-02-28 A seminal work in international communication, examining news reports, civic discourse, and images of Africa in Russian press. This book is about power and influence, politics and communication across frontiers--a thoroughly challenging analysis of Russia's foray into African and international communication. The book penetrates the intellectual, social, cultural, political, geographical, and historical aspects of the relationship between the African continent and Russia, before, during, and after the Cold War. The book is well-researched and up-to-date. The study was conducted within the framework of Russian geo-political interests, the belligerent ideological determinism of the Communist era, the implosion of historical materialism, and the delicate post-communist path to democracy, capitalism, and reconstruction. The book will appeal to a global audience of journalists, scholars, political scientists, historians, cultural and social critics, policy makers, and the general public. |
| khazars people also search for: Russia and the Russians Geoffrey A. Hosking, 2001 Chronicles the history of the Russian Empire from the Mongol Invasion, through the Bolshevik Revolution, to the aftereffects of the Cold War. |
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| khazars people also search for: Inventing the Jew Andrei Oisteanu, 2009-05-01 Inventing the Jew follows the evolution of stereotypes of Jews from the level of traditional Romanian and other Central-East European cultures (their legends, fairy tales, ballads, carols, anecdotes, superstitions, and iconographic representations) to that of high cultures (including literature, essays, journalism, and sociopolitical writings), showing how motifs specific to folkloric antisemitism migrated to intellectual antisemitism. This comparative perspective also highlights how the images of Jews have differed from that of other strangers such as Hungarians, Germans, Roma, Turks. |
| khazars people also search for: Secrets of a Lost Empire: Unraveling the Enigma of the Khazars Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-14 Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Khazars, a Turkic people who, in a remarkable twist of fate, adopted Judaism as their official religion in the 8th century. Their empire, the Khazar Khaganate, flourished for centuries as a vibrant crossroads of cultures and religions, a beacon of tolerance and diversity in a turbulent world. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the heart of the Khazar Khaganate, uncovering their unique blend of nomadic and settled lifestyles, their sophisticated political and economic systems, and their remarkable religious tolerance. From the vast steppes of Central Asia to the shores of the Caspian Sea, we trace the Khazars' fascinating interactions with neighboring civilizations, from the Byzantine Empire to the Islamic Caliphate, from the Vikings to the Mongols. Through meticulous research and analysis, we unravel the Khazars' pivotal role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Eurasia, shedding light on their military prowess, their contributions to trade and commerce, and their profound impact on the course of history. We examine intriguing questions that continue to puzzle scholars to this day: What were the motivations behind their conversion to Judaism? How did they manage to maintain religious freedom and harmony in a region often marred by religious strife? What factors contributed to their ultimate disappearance from the historical record? By seeking answers to these questions, we not only shed light on the Khazars' past but also gain valuable perspectives on contemporary issues of identity, migration, and the coexistence of diverse cultures. This book is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Khazars, whose story transcends time and continues to inspire and fascinate readers to this day. Within these pages, you will find a tapestry of history, culture, and intrigue, a story that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Discover the secrets of a lost empire, unravel the mysteries of a vanished people, and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of the Khazars. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
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| khazars people also search for: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life Philip Chidi Njemanze, 2015-11-19 Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life is a travel in time to where it all began. The book shows that the Creator Yahweh was in full communication with his earliest created people, the Igbos, who lived his culture of life. God shares one language with the Igbos, through which he gave them the enlightenment of civilization for humanity. This civilization was documented in the Igbo pictographic writings called hieroglyphics, which have remained unknown until this first ever exposition by this book. It traces this history from the earliest (pictographic) writings dating back 400,000 years ago in the caves in present-day Gabon, the rock paintings in the Sahara desert dating back 45,000 B.C., and in the Chauvet caves in France dating back 35,000 B.C. The hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt are, for the first time, explained in their original Igbo language with English translations. The original Igbo text of the Holy Scriptures is unveiled in a manner that brings true contextual understanding of the teachings of the prophets and the gospels. Using ethno-linguistics, anthropology, and archaeology, the exact origins of ancient biblical Israel was uncovered with specific names and locations of all the Jewish towns and villages as they existed then and to the present day in Igbo land, Nigeria. The location of the palace of King David and King Solomons temple are revealed to exist in Owerri, Imo State. The exact place of the birth of Jesus Christthe place where he lived, worked, was crucified, and buriedare all uncovered in this book. The discovery of highly developed Igbo technologies in ancient Egypt that were looted by Napoleon in 1799 and now used for reverse engineering to obtain many of the present day technologies including electric battery, aircraft systems, Space Shuttle, submarines, helicopters and others are demonstrated. The origin of the Igbos of Europe, China, and the Americas are unveiled. The UFOs writings obtained at Roswell in hieroglyphics were explained and the author postulates a fascinating hypothesis that, there are Igbos in another nearby galaxy! The book illustrates the intensifying struggle from the beginning of time between Gods Culture of Life and the Culture of Death. The book traces the prolife struggle against the Culture of Death, which though very much apparent in our time, has never eclipsed the enlightenment of the civilization of the Culture of Life. This book has fundamentally rewritten the World History as we know it. The book claims that, the Igbos are the chosen people of God. The Igbos civilized the world as Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, the Kings of ancient Israel, the Greeks, the Phoenicians, Etruscans, Iberians, Carthaginians, Mayans, Olmecs, ancient Chinese, ancient Russians, Babylonians and Jewish authors of the Holy Bible. The spread of the Culture of Life provoked persecution and genocide against Igbos to this day. This is a Great Book of the Secrets of World Civilization. Read it! |
| khazars people also search for: Eighteenth-Century Russian Music Marina Ritzarev, 2017-07-05 Little is known outside of Russia about the nation's musical heritage prior to the nineteenth century. Western scholarship has tended to view the history of Russian music as not beginning until the end of the eighteenth century. Marina Ritzarev's work shows this interpretation to be misguided. Starting from an examination of the rich legacy of Russian music up to 1700, she explores the development of music over the course of the eighteenth century, a period of especially intense Westernization and secularization. The book focuses on what is characteristic and crucial to Russian music during this period, rather than seeking to provide a comprehensive survey. The musical culture of the time is discussed against the rich background of social, political and cultural life, tying together many of the phenomena that used to be viewed separately. The book highlights the importance of previously marginalized sectors - serf culture, choral sacred culture, the contribution of foreign musicians, the significant influence of Freemasonry, the role of Ukrainian and West-European cultures and so on - as well as casting new light on the well-researched topic of Russian opera. Much new archival material is introduced, and revised biographies of the two leading eighteenth-century Russian composers, Maxim Berezovsky and Dmitry Bortniansky, are provided, as well as those of the serf composer Stepan Degtyarev and the Italian Giuseppe Sarti. The book places eighteenth-century Russian music on the European map, and will be of particular importance for the study of European musical cultures remote from such centres as Italy, Germany-Austria and France. Eighteenth-century Russian music is organically linked with its past and future and its contributory role in forming the Russian national identity and developing the Russian idiom is clarified. |
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| khazars people also search for: Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism Alvin H. Rosenfeld, 2019-01-09 Seventeen essays by scholars examining the links between anti-Semitism and attitudes toward Israel in the current political climate. How and why have anti-Zionism and antisemitism become so radical and widespread? This timely and important volume argues convincingly that today’s inflamed rhetoric exceeds the boundaries of legitimate criticism of the policies and actions of the state of Israel and conflates anti-Zionism with antisemitism. The contributors give the dynamics of this process full theoretical, political, legal, and educational treatment and demonstrate how these forces operate in formal and informal political spheres as well as domestic and transnational spaces. They offer significant historical and global perspectives of the problem, including how Holocaust memory and meaning have been reconfigured and how a singular and distinct project of delegitimization of the Jewish state and its people has solidified. This intensive but extraordinarily rich contribution to the study of antisemitism stands out for its comprehensive overview of an issue that is both historical and strikingly timely. |
| khazars people also search for: The Book of Esther Emily Barton, 2016 In a counterfactual world resembling the 1930s, the state of Khazaria, an isolated nation of warriors Jews, is under attack by the Germanii. Esther, the precocious daughter of Khazaria's chief policy advisor, sets out on a quest to ensure the survival of her homeland-- |
| khazars people also search for: Historical Consciousness, Haskalah, and Nationalism among the Karaites of Eastern Europe Golda Akhiezer, 2017-12-18 The present study is the first of its kind to deal with Eastern European Karaite historical thought. It focuses on the social functions of Karaite historical narratives concerning the rise of Karaism from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century. The book also deals with the image of Karaism created by Protestants, and with the perception of Karaism by some leaders of the Haskalah movement, especially the scholars of Hokhmat Israel. In both cases, Karaism was seen as an orientalistic phenomenon whereby the “enlightened” European scholars romanticized the “indigenous” people, while the Karaites (themselves), adopted this romantic images, incorporating it into their own national discourse. Finally, the book sheds new light on several conventional notions that shaped the study of Karaism from the nineteenth century. |
| khazars people also search for: The Atlantis Code Charles Brokaw, 2024-10-08 A thrill-seeking Harvard linguistics professor and an ultra-secret branch of the Catholic Church go head-to-head in a race to uncover the secrets of the lost city of Atlantis. The ruins of the technologically-advanced, eerily-enigmatic ancient civilization promise their discoverer fame, fortune, and power… but hold earth-shattering secrets about the origin of man. While world-famous linguist and archaeologist, Thomas Lourds, is shooting a film that dramatizes his flamboyant life and scientific achievements, satellites spot impossibly ancient ruins along the Spanish coast. Lourds knows exactly what it means: the Lost Continent of Atlantis has been found. The race is on, and Lourds' challengers will do anything to get there first. Whoever controls the Lost Continent will control the world. Short, gripping chapters move the action from Egypt to Russia to Africa to London. Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code. Look out, Dan Brown, Brokaw can play this game a lot better than most of your imitators. —Booklist In the 19th century, the equivalent of a blockbuster movie was a tense, thrilling novel, often told in serial form. We tend to forget that the modern novel need not be anything more significant than excellent entertainment, which is the perfect description of Charles Brokaw's The Atlantis Code. …A rollicking adventure, with nonstop action and suspense. Readers can only hope that Brokaw is prepared to send Professor Lourds on further quests. —Publishers Weekly If you enjoyed the Da Vinci Code, The Atlantis Code will take you to a new level of mystery, wonder, adventure and excitement. This book will enthrall you and at the same time connect you in a very intimate way with the mystery of your sacred existence. —Deepak Chopra “A winning combination of all the ingredients an adventure addict could want: great action, intrepid archeologists, dark conspiracies, cliffhangers, and a real sense of wonder. —Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times-bestselling coauthor of Paul of Dune and author of The Edge of the World Brokaw's hero is Indiana Jones without the whip. Who knew archeology could be so exciting? Wonderful entertainment. —Stephen Coonts, New York Times-bestselling author of The Traitor “Storytelling doesn’t get much better than this. I’ve set this one aside to read again!” —David Hagberg, New York Times bestselling author of The Expediter |
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| khazars people also search for: The Light of Faith Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-14 Journey through the captivating history of the Khazars, a Turkic people who embraced Judaism and established a powerful empire in the heart of Eurasia during the medieval era. Discover their origins, their rise to prominence, and their eventual decline, all while exploring the cultural, religious, and political factors that shaped their unique destiny. In this comprehensive book, you will embark on an enthralling exploration of the Khazar Khanate, witnessing their military prowess, their diplomatic negotiations, and their interactions with neighboring civilizations. Delve into the intriguing story of their conversion to Judaism, examining the motivations behind this remarkable decision and its profound impact on the kingdom's identity and development. Unearth the secrets of the Khazars' vibrant culture, characterized by a blend of Turkic, Jewish, and Slavic influences. Discover their unique language, their legal system, their art, and their contributions to trade and commerce. Understand how they navigated the complexities of international relations, forging alliances and waging wars to secure their place in a turbulent world. Follow the Khazars as they face numerous challenges and adversaries, including nomadic invasions, internal conflicts, and the rise of rival powers. Witness their resilience and determination as they strive to maintain their independence and preserve their unique heritage. Learn about the factors that ultimately led to the demise of the Khazar Khanate, leaving behind a legacy that continues to fascinate and intrigue historians to this day. Through a captivating narrative and meticulous research, this book sheds light on the enigmatic world of the Khazars, providing a comprehensive understanding of their history, culture, and significance. It is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to delve into the depths of this extraordinary civilization and gain a deeper appreciation for its enduring legacy. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
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Khazars - Wikipedia
The Khazars [a] (/ ˈ x ɑː z ɑːr z /) were a nomadic Turkic people who, in the late 6th century CE, established a major commercial empire covering the southeastern section of modern …
Khazar | Origin, History, Religion, & Facts | Britannica
May 24, 2025 · Khazar, member of a confederation of Turkic-speaking tribes that in the late 6th century ce established a major commercial empire covering the southeastern section of …
Who Were the Khazars? - Chabad.org
The Khazars were a semi-nomadic people who, in the late 6th century CE, established an empire covering the southeastern section of modern European Russia, southern Ukraine, Crimea and …
The Khazars: A Forgotten Medieval Empire that Ruled the ...
Dec 29, 2018 · The Khazars were a semi-nomadic, Turkic-speaking people who became a major commercial empire in the northern Caucasus during the 7th century AD. Over the centuries …
Khazars - Jewish Virtual Library
KHAZARS, a national group of general Turkic type, independent and sovereign in Eastern Europe between the seventh and tenth centuries C.E. During part of this time the leading Khazars …
"KHAZARS". An Overview. Israelite Tribes in Exile - Brit-Am
The Khazars were a powerful people who once ruled over portions of Russia and Eastern Europe. They (or at least many of their leaders), converted to Judaism and were eventually defeated …
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Jun 3, 2025 · The Khazars were an advanced civilization with one of the most tolerant societies of the medieval period. It hosted merchants from all over Asia and Europe. On these pages it is …
Khazars - Wikipedia
The Khazars [a] (/ ˈ x ɑː z ɑːr z /) were a nomadic Turkic people who, in the late 6th century CE, established a major commercial empire covering the southeastern section of modern …
Khazar | Origin, History, Religion, & Facts | Britannica
May 24, 2025 · Khazar, member of a confederation of Turkic-speaking tribes that in the late 6th century ce established a major commercial empire covering the southeastern section of …
Who Were the Khazars? - Chabad.org
The Khazars were a semi-nomadic people who, in the late 6th century CE, established an empire covering the southeastern section of modern European Russia, southern Ukraine, Crimea and …
The Khazars: A Forgotten Medieval Empire that Ruled the ...
Dec 29, 2018 · The Khazars were a semi-nomadic, Turkic-speaking people who became a major commercial empire in the northern Caucasus during the 7th century AD. Over the centuries …
Khazars - Jewish Virtual Library
KHAZARS, a national group of general Turkic type, independent and sovereign in Eastern Europe between the seventh and tenth centuries C.E. During part of this time the leading Khazars …
"KHAZARS". An Overview. Israelite Tribes in Exile - Brit-Am
The Khazars were a powerful people who once ruled over portions of Russia and Eastern Europe. They (or at least many of their leaders), converted to Judaism and were eventually defeated …
Khazaria.com - History of Jewish Khazars, Turkic Khazarian ...
Jun 3, 2025 · The Khazars were an advanced civilization with one of the most tolerant societies of the medieval period. It hosted merchants from all over Asia and Europe. On these pages it is …
