This collection of 6 titles offers a comprehensive exploration of the political and social upheavals that shaped Central Asia and the Emirate of Bukhara from the late 19th century through the early Soviet period. It examines the rise and fall of the Basmachi movement, a key anti-Soviet resistance, providing insights into its origins, ideological foundations, and eventual defeat. The works also delve into the complex relationship between Russia and the Emirate of Bukhara, tracing the region’s transition from imperial influence to revolutionary governance.

Key themes include the influence of liberation ideologies, the role of Soviet commissions in dismantling traditional power structures, and the establishment of the Bukharan People’s Soviet Republic. Additionally, the intellectual and political development of the Tajik people during this transformative period is explored, highlighting the spread of reformist and nationalist ideas. Together, these titles provide an invaluable resource for understanding the dynamic interplay between local resistance, imperial control, and the revolutionary reordering of Central Asian societies.

Succeeding Collection of Source Materials 20: 

https://repositorium.zmo.de/receive/zmo_mods_00001154

Preceding Collection of Source Materials 18:

https://repositorium.zmo.de/receive/zmo_mods_00001091