From translator
The English translation of the “Azerbaijan: Short History of Statehood” written
by Professor Yagub Mahmudlu, the Doctor of History and Honored Scientist of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, carries a special importance in terms of imparting the
history of Azerbaijan to the world readers, academic-scientific community as
well as various social-political circles. I hope this book provides accurate
information for those who want to find out about the statehood history of
Azerbaijan as it is the compendious review of the history of Azerbaijan from
ancient times to our present day. Following a sequential order, this book covers
different empires and states established within the geographical boundaries of
Azerbaijan at various periods of history along with laying a special emphasis on
the embodiment of national statehood traditions in the form of these states and
empires.
In my opinion, by writing the much-needed book of the “Azerbaijan: Short History
of Statehood”, Professor Yagub Mahmudlu has reaffirmed his unfaltering devotion
to his Nation. This book displays his indefatigable dedication to the study and
research of history as well as dissemination of the national-spiritual values of
Azerbaijan.
It’s praiseworthy that the historic role of the national leader of Azerbaijan,
Heydar Aliyev in creation of the independent state of Azerbaijan and
continuation of the same political course by Ilham Aliyev has been
dispassionately elucidated by the author.
I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of
Azerbaijan in Pakistan for publishing this book. The electronic version of this
book will be available on the Internet site of the Embassy of the Republic of
Azerbaijan in Pakistan.
I hope that this book proves to be informative and useful not only for the
Pakistani readers, but also for all the English-speaking people across the world
who wish to learn about the history of Azerbaijan as it’s the first book on the
history of Azerbaijan in English.
Nigar Madatli
Bachelor of the National University
of Modern Languages in Islamabad
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
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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 |