KHAZARS. POLITICS, CULTURE, RELIGION VII-XI CENTURY - JAROSŁAW DUDEK

Discover the fascinating history of the Khazar Khaganate, a proto-Turkish people who dominated the territories of present-day eastern Ukraine and the Caucasus in the 7th-11th centuries. This book from the Roots of Europe series is a true treasure trove of knowledge about the politics, culture and religion of this extraordinary people. Immerse yourself in a world of intrigue, religious conversions and relations with powerful neighbors such as Byzantium and the Caliphate.

• In-depth analysis of the political history of Khazaria
• Detailed study of the economy and society of the Khazars
• Insightful look at the system and religion of the Khazars
• Use of available sources, archaeological research and world literature
• Presentation of the causes of the fall of the Khazar Khaganate
• Complex issue of the conversion of the Khazar elites to Judaism
• Relations with Byzantium and the Caliphate

Jarosław Dudek's book is a comprehensive study of the history of the Khazar Khaganate, which allows us to understand its role in the history of Eastern Europe. The author, a professor of history at the University of Zielona Góra, a member of the Polish Historical Society, a participant in the work of the Commission for Byzantine Studies at the Committee on Ancient Culture of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Commission for Balkan Studies at Faculty I of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Poznań, uses his rich experience and knowledge to present the reader with a fascinating picture of Khazaria.

This publication is the result of years of research and analysis, which allowed the author to create a coherent and convincing narrative. This book is not only a valuable source of knowledge for historians and students, but also for all those interested in the history of Eastern Europe and the culture of nomadic peoples. Thanks to it, we can better understand the political, social and cultural processes that shaped this region in the Middle Ages.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the Khazar Khaganate and its impact on the history of Europe. Thanks to it, we can understand the causes of the fall of this state and the extremely interesting and complex issue of the conversion of the Khazar elites to Judaism, as well as relations with the main neighbors: Byzantium and the Caliphate. It is a fascinating journey in time that allows you to discover the forgotten world of Khazaria.

Scientific Publishing House PWN, year of publication 2025, 504 pages, paperback, format 234x163 mm.