The Caucasian Republics examines the three republics of the Transcaucasus - Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia - which are situated in the area between Europe and Asia, extending from the Greater Caucasus to the Turkish and Iranian borders, between the Black and Caspian seas. Although small and isolated by mountain chains, the region's location at crossroads between major world cultures has historically enhanced its importance as it served as a buffer zone between competing nations and a center of trade.
Afghans to crochet in just a weekend: 6 designs with two strands of yarn
Each of these six fabulous afghans can be made in just one weekend. All you need is a big crochet hook, size N, and a basket of yarn. Two strands of worsted weight yarn are held together as one as each unique afghan is crocheted.
From the vast empire Mongolians built after Ghenghis Khan united them in the 13th century- which at its height stretched from the pacific Ocean to the Black Sea- to periods under Chinese and then Soviet control to today when the Buddhist traditions that were once repressed are flourishing and the country is struggling to implement economic reforms.
Posed on the eastern edge of Russia, the Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are among the smallest republics of the 15 countries of the former Soviet Union. Collectively, however, they are the greatest success story of these once satellite states. They were the first Soviet states to break away and have achieved a successful transition from communism to democracy.
Since the first edition of Hungary was published, Hungary has elected several post-Communist governments, Joined NATO, begun membership talks with the EU, and made substantial progress in dealing with its economic problems. This updated and revised edition chronicles the history of Hungary, from its ancient origins to its current affairs.
