In memory of Heydar Aliyev the National Leader of Azerbaijan,

This book is dedicated to the National Leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev

AZERBAIJAN: SHORT HISTORY OF STATEHOOD

Author: Yagub Mahmudlu Translated by: Nigar Madatli Edited by: Dr. Eynulla Madatli Title photo: “Khudaferin Bridge” across the river “Araz” (XI XII centuries) Published by: Embassy of Republic of Azerbaijan Printed in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by Leaf Publications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

From translator

Chapter 1
Azerbaijan from ancient times to the advent of Islam

Chapter 2
Azerbaijan after advent of Islam

Chapter 3
People's Republic of Azerbaijan the first Republic in the east with parliamentary structure

Chapter 4
The country of Azadistan the National Government of South Azerbaijan

Chapter 5
The communist regime in North Azerbaijan

Chapter 6
A great headway toward development and awakening of national awareness

Chapter 7
Restoration of the state independence in North Azerbaijan

Chapter 8
Azerbaijan on the way to progress and development

Reference

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