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Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance

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Price 120 AZN
Page count 464 pages
Number of images More than 300
Author Graeme H. Wilson
Dimensions 23.5x33 sm
Cover material Leather Canvas Setalux Digital
Unique reference sources More than 500

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Canvas-Textured (Setalux) Hardcover · Matching Design Carrying Bag

The Classic Edition of Revival of Karabakh is produced with durable materials and a clean, well-crafted design suitable for corporate gifting, institutional use, and personal collections.

The book features a canvas-textured (Setalux) hardcover with matte lamination and stamped elements.

Each copy includes a rigid hard-paper carrying bag in a matching design, making it convenient for gifting at events, meetings, and official visits.

Technical Specifications

  • Cover: Canvas-textured (Setalux) hardcover
  • Binding: Sewn binding for long-term durability
  • Cover Board: 3 mm cardboard
  • Paper: 135 g/m² matte coated paper
  • Color: Full-color printing (4/4) across 464 pages
  • Finishing: Stamping (2 elements)
  • Included: Hard-paper carrying bag with reinforced rope handles

Content Overview

The book presents a structured and comprehensive narrative of Karabakh’s history, destruction, and reconstruction. Its content includes:

  • 25 thematic chapters
  • Photoblocks and visual collages
  • Archival documents and maps
  • 40+ contributor interviews (accessible via QR codes)
  • 600+ endnotes and reference sections

Digital Integration

The Classic Edition incorporates all interactive features developed for the project:

  • Color-coded QR system linking to videos, galleries, and documents
  • QR interview badges providing access to extended materials
  • Companion website offering maps, archives, and virtual tours
  • Zafar AI, designed to give explanations, summaries, and additional insights

About the project

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Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance is an in-depth narrative of Karabakh’s past, its years of devastation, and the remarkable process of renewal that followed its liberation.

The book traces the arc of history from centuries of heritage to the destruction of the occupation era, the trauma endured by displaced communities, and the large-scale reconstruction shaping the region today.

Written by Graeme Wilson — researcher and author of numerous geopolitical works, including the official biographies of President Ilham Aliyev and National Leader Heydar Aliyev — the book combines precise research with accessible storytelling. His prior work and long experience in documenting national leaders and historic transitions give this project both authority and narrative clarity.

A Comprehensive Chronicle

Across 25 thematic chapters, the book examines:

  • The cultural and historical foundations of Karabakh
  • The dynamics of the conflict and human cost of displacement
  • Urbicide, ecocide, and destruction of cultural heritage
  • Liberation and its political, military, and diplomatic context
  • The early return of families, reconstruction masterplans, and state-led renewal
  • The vision for Karabakh’s future as a restored, modern, and culturally vibrant region

Documentary Photography and Archival Sources

The narrative is supported by a broad visual record:

  • Documentary photography from across Karabakh
  • Archival images and maps
  • Destruction and reconstruction comparison sequences
  • Visual collages that highlight cultural and historical themes

Human Voices

A central element of the project is the inclusion of more than 40 contributor interviews with:

  • State officials and planners
  • Witnesses of the conflict
  • IDPs and returning families
  • Artists, cultural figures, and international experts

Their testimonies deepen the narrative and provide a human dimension that complements the archival material.

Meticulous Research

The book draws on:

  • More than 300 sources
  • Over 600 endnotes and detailed references
  • Years of fieldwork, interviews, and on-site research across Karabakh
  • Verified data, official documents, and cross-checked historical materials

A Hybrid Reading Experience

Revival of Karabakh is also a semi-digital project. Color-coded QR systems connect the printed text to an extended digital archive on the dedicated website (book.revival.az) and other credible online resources that include:

  • Video materials and speeches
  • Photo galleries and original documents
  • Satellite maps and virtual tours
  • The full interview archive
  • Zafar AI, an intelligent companion trained on the book, President Ilham Aliyev’s speeches and interviews, and region’s history, enabling readers to ask questions, receive summaries, and explore topics in greater depth

Purpose and Vision

The project is intended to:

  • Preserve the memory of what was lost and what has been rebuilt
  • Provide an authoritative reference for readers, researchers, diplomats, and institutions
  • Document the human, cultural, and infrastructural dimensions of Karabakh’s revival
  • Support public awareness and contribute to the Karabakh Revival Fund’s mission