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August 12, 2008
The Alan Connection - how medieval history influences modern politics
I didn't realize that the Ossetians are or think of themselves as Alans! Oh my! The Caucasus are SUCH trouble. Go read Jeff Sypeck on Alanianism in Ossetia - how medieval history influences modern politics.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at August 12, 2008 9:16 PM
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Hey, thanks for the link. I recommend the Victor Shnirelman article, which is available as a free PDF if you click through to the journal's Web site. It'll tell you more about recent Caucasian nationalist movements than you ever wanted to know.
Posted by: Jeff at August 12, 2008 10:27 PM