Rare Vintage Soviet Book: "Lasharela. Long Night. Tsotne" by Grigol Abashidze (1982) - Georgian Historical Epic

A Trilogy of Georgian History: A Must-Have for Collectors and History Enthusiasts

• Title: Лашарела. Долгая ночь. Цотнэ (Lasharela. Dolgaya Noch. Tsotne)

• Author: Григол Абашидзе (Grigol Abashidze)

• Language: Russian (Translated from Georgian)

• Publisher: Советский писатель (Soviet Writer), Moscow

• Year of Publication: 1982 (Soviet Era / USSR)

• Format: Hardcover, Enlarged Format (Увеличенный формат)

• Condition: Good/Very Good Vintage Condition (See photos for details, includes author's portrait and illustrations)

This is a single-volume compilation of three epic historical novels by the renowned Georgian Soviet writer and poet, Grigol Abashidze:

1. "Lasharela" (Лашарела)

2. "Long Night" (Долгая ночь)

3. "Tsotne, or the Fall and Rise of the Georgians" (Цотнэ, или Падение и возвышение грузин)

United in this edition, they form a vivid chronicle of 13th-century Georgia. The trilogy covers a pivotal and dramatic period in Georgian history:

• The Reign of King George IV Lasha (the period before the Mongol invasion).

• Feudal strife and the decline of a powerful state.

• The Mongol Invasion and the great hardships faced by the Georgian people.

• The heroic struggle for national independence led by the legendary figure Tsotne Dadiani.

The book features a striking red cover with an illustration of a medieval fortress/castle, and includes an iconic portrait of the author and internal illustrations, as shown in the photographs.

• Historical Significance: Essential reading for understanding the political and cultural history of Georgia and the Caucasus region in the Middle Ages.

• Soviet Era Collectible: A classic piece of Soviet literature and printing from 1982.

• High-Quality Literature: Written by a major figure in 20th-century Georgian and Soviet letters.

• Unique Gift: Perfect for collectors of rare and vintage books, historical fiction, Soviet/Russian literature, and those interested in Georgian culture.

• • Author: Grigol Abashidze, Григол Абашидзе, Г. Абашидзе

  • Title/Series: Lasharela, Long Night, Tsotne, Лашарела, Долгая ночь, Цотнэ, Падение и возвышение грузин

  • Genre/Era: Historical Novel, Soviet Book, Russian Book, Vintage, Antique Book, CCCP, USSR, Букинистика, Советский писатель, Georgian History, Caucasus, 13th Century.