Iranian Azerbaijan--an ideological battle-field between Moscow and Tehran--has been a target for Soviet takeover since the formation of the USSR. The effort gained impetus when the Red Army occupied northern Iran in 1941, bringing with it a special detachment of Soviet Azeri Communist Party activists whose goal was to stimulate a national liberatio
About the AuthorDavid B. Nissman is a consultant on Soviet Turkic affairs to several U.S. government agencies.
Book InformationISBN 9780367296124
Author David B NissmanFormat Hardback
Page Count 134
Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 300g