Ashes of Our Fathers

‘This beautifully written book is an essential guide to a tragic but too often forgotten subject.’ -- <b>Peter Oborne, award-winning author and journalist</b> ‘A deeply insightful and sensitive account, capturing the complexity and heartbreak of this conflict.’  -- <b>Jade McGlynn, author of <i>Memory Makers</i> and <i>Russia’s War</i></b> ‘Gavin’s sharp writing will transport you right to the frontlines of Europe’s neglected conflict. He paints a devastating picture of avoidable human suffering, seamlessly weaving together geopolitical insights, historical analysis and vivid personal stories. A must-read.’ -- <b>Ian Garner, author of <i>Z Generation</i> and Assistant Professor, Center for Totalitarian Studies, Pilecki Institute</b> ‘A gripping account of a quickly forgotten tragedy. This is a carefully balanced, deeply insightful book, highlighting the extreme costs of ethnic strife, and the cynical opportunism of foreign powers who could have helped, but chose to look away.’ -- <b>Sergey Radchenko, author of <i>To Run the World: The Kremlin’s Cold War Bid for Global Power</i></b> ‘This compelling narrative offers important insights into Russia’s “Great Game” of the twenty-first century. If Western policymakers don’t want to fall for Putin’s gambit in the South Caucasus, they must read this book.’ -- <b>Ivana Stradner, Special Correspondent, <i>Kyiv Post</i>, and Research Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies</b>