TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brook,Kevin Alan
TI  - The Jews of Khazaria
SN  - 074254981X (cloth : alk. paper)
AV  - DK34.K45 B76 2006
U1  - 947/.01088296 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Lanham, Md.
PB  - Rowman & Littlefield
KW  - Khazars
KW  - Jews
KW  - Russia
KW  - History
KW  - Ethnic relations
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-292) and index; The origins of the Khazars -- The cities and towns of the Khazars -- The structure of the Khazar government -- The Khazar way of life -- Khazarian trade -- The Khazars' conversion to Judaism -- Relations between the Khazars and other peoples -- The decline and fall of the Khazar empire -- The diaspora of the Khazars -- Eastern and Central European Jews after the tenth century
N2  - This thoroughly revised edition of a modern classic 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.--From publisher description
ER  -