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		The WARDROPS The Legacy of Britain in Georgia: Peter Nasmyth Published by the British Council In the 19th c. foreign Secretary Lord Curzon invited Oliver Wardrop (1864-1948) to become the first Chief British Commissioner of Transcaucasus – a post he held just before the Bolshevik invasion of 1921. Oliver Wardrop’s first trip to Georgia was in 1887, which resulted in his book “The Kingdom of Georgia”, published in 1888. See also Catalogue of the Wardrop Collection and of other Georgian books and manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Published for the Marjory Wardrop Fund by Oxford University Press (1973) ISBN: 0199200289
		TBILISI Georgy Khutsishvili Progress Publishers 1984
		GELATI architecture, mosaic, frescoes Ievhen Derlemenko 1982
		KUTAISI Tamaz Gersamia
		FIRST PRINTED BOOKS IN GEORGIAN A.S.Chikobava & J.L.Vateishvili Khelovneba 1983
		CARVING ON BOXWOOD, BONE CRYSTAL & DRAWINGS Khelovneba 1897 Works of A. Pochkhua

		BEKA OPISARI Leila Khouskivadze
		GEORGIA by Roin Metreveli Publisher’s International 1995
		Georgian Cook Book by Nino Tskhadadze & Lia Kevkhishvili Illustrated by Victor Tisklauri Published 1998 This is a wonderful little cookbook packed with dozens of authentic Georgian dishes and illustrated with traditional Georgian designs. The recipes include many of the dishes shown on our Georgian Cuisine page
		Art Museum of Georgia Published by the Museum in Tbilisi
		Georgia Photographs and text Photographs by Sergo Edisherashvili. Various Authors. Published by Giorgi Iremashvili. Printed by GAT Advertising and Publishing Company 2004
		Georgian Wine Text in Georgian, Russian and English with many photographs but no author’s name or publisher in English. 1984
		Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan Paperback by Tom Masters, Richard Plunkett go to Amazon
		The Making of the Georgian Nation Ronald Grigor Suny I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd. London. 1989
		Georgia, Armenia Georgia with Armenia – The Bradt Travel Guide` Tim Burford. Bradt Travel Guides Ltd, UK 2002 £13.95 Photographs and text Photographs Go to Amazon
		Niko Pirosmani 1862-1918 Catalogue compiled by Ketevan Bagratishvili. Introduction by Erast Kuznetsov. Aurora Art Publishers, Leningrad. 1983
		Anthology of Georgian Poetry M Kveselava The Minerva Group, Inc. 2002 ISBN 0898756723 Below is an extract from " On the Going of Avt'andil to Pridon's when he met him at Mulghazanzar" *"O moon, I faint for weariness;* see how I sicken, pity me. The sun fills and empties too, but now I shrink and wane like thee"
		Georgia: In the Mountains of Poetry Peter Nasmyth Routledge (UK) 2001 ISBN:0700713956 A Psychological geography that takes a literary path into the fascinating national character of Georgia. It covers and eleven year period in the momentous change in this central Caucasian nation. It also provides a historical investigation into the emotions and culture driving these changes. Go to Amazon for more details of content
		Georgia from National Awakening to Rose Revolution by Jonathan Wheatley 2005 Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN: 0754645037 Wheatley examines the tortuous process of regime change in Georgia from the first pro-independence protests of 1988 to the aftermath of the so-called Rose Revolution in 2004. It is set within a comparative framework that includes other transition countries, first and foremost those of the former Soviet Union. The book will appeal to many different audiences but in particular those interested in democratisation and regime change, specialists in Georgian Politics and scholars and students interested in the former Soviet Union more generally. go to Google books for details
		Small Nations and Great Powers by Svante E Cornell Routledge 2000(UK) ISBN: 0700711627 Publisher: This book aims to explore the conflicts of the Caucasus, the interests guiding those foreign powers involved in the area, as well as the geopolitical game resulting from this involvement. Go to Google Books for details
		The Literature of Georgia by Donald Rayfield 2000 Routledge (UK) ISBN: 0700711635 Across the ages Georgia has joined the great civilizations of north and south as much as east and west. Despite prolonged subjection to Byzantine, Iranian and Russian overlords for more than fifteen hundred years, its literary language has evolved to produce a broad corpus of literature that has given rise to such extraordinary works as Knight in the Panther's Skin (above) to poets of genius and originality as the anonymous hymnographers of Byzantine times or, in modern times, the great nineteenth century man of letters Ilia Chavchavadze and major twentieth century poets such as Vazha Pshavela and Galaktion Tabidze.
		Stories I Stole, Wendell Steavenson 2004 Grove Press ISBN: 080214067X Wendell Steavenson spent two years in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. Stories I stole captures the exhuberance of a fledgling nation of local despots, mountain tribes, blood feuds, and an unlimited flow of red wine. From President Shevardnadze's rigged elections to horse races high in the mountains; from the eerie roadside artifacts of the Soviet era to the farcical power outages in the dead of winter, here is Georgia: weird, invigorating, and still coming to grips with the legacy of its most famous son, Stalin. Stories I stole is a candid, engaging, and quietly lyrical book about a land and people unlike any other. After turning down a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, a photographer, he sends her 1,000 roses-a stunning gesture that is surely still recalled among Georgians. Wendell Steavenson writes: "I was voluntarily sipping Borjomi, salty Georgian mineral water, hating the Russians and sitting about doing nothing. Perhaps I was becoming a Georgian."
		Bread and Ashes by Tony Anderson 2003 Jonathan Cape ISBN: 0224063006 Tony Anderson set out in the summer of 1998 to walk from the Caspian to the Black Sea, along the southern crest of the Caucasus. He was pulled along in the wake of the many tribes and peoples who had passed through the mountains, leaving behind a whisper of their deeds and names. He wanted particularly to visit the Georgian mountain tribes - Pshavs, Toush, Khevsours, Ratchuelians and Svans - to discover if they shared a common culture and to test the old idea of the Caucasus as an impenetrable barrier from sea to sea, with ancient tribes living in isolation from the outside world. From Azerbaijan in the east to Svaneti in the west, Anderson found communities where the old customs and beliefs still triumphantly survive, despite years of communist oppression and the terrible uncertainties since the collapse of the Soviet Union. . One of the mysteries is how Georgia, devastated time and again by all the great vagabonds of history (Huns, Avars, Khazars, Lesghians, Mongols, Tartars) and torn between great empires (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian, Turkish, Russian) has managed to survive. But survive it has with a vibrant culture still intact and, in the mountains, still deeply connected to its ancient ways.
		Highlanders by Yo'av Karny 2001 Farrar, Straus and Giroux; ISBN: 0374528128 Noters from cover. Many dire predictions followed the collapse of the Soviet Union, but nowhere have they materialised as dramatically as in the Caucuasus : insurrection, civil wars, ethnic conflicts, economic disintegration and up to 2 million refugees. Karny offers a fine understanding of this "museum of civilizations" where breathtaking landscapes join with an astounding cultural diversity.Editorial from the Library Journal Israeli journalist Karny has made several visits to the Caucasus, that mountainous tangle of conflicting ethnic groups that lies between the Caspian and Black seas. This is the land of the Kabardins, Chechens, Cossacks, Georgians, Daghesjanis, Armenisans, Azerbijans, and others. With the break-up of the Soviet Union, this transition area between Christian Europe and the Muslim Middle East has been disintegrating into chaos and tragedy.
		The Man in the Panther Skin by Shota Rustaveli 2001 Routledge Curzon ISBN: 0947593438 the 'Man in the Panther Skin' (also known as 'the Knight in the Panther Skin' and also "Tiger skin") is a 12th century medieval epic poem. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Georgian literature, and has been called the Georgian national epic. Go to literature page
		The Cuisine of the Caucasus Mountains: Recipes, Drinks and Lore from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia 2002 Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.ISBN: 0781809282 Synopsis People of the Caucasus are noted for a creative and masterful cuisine that cooks evolved over the years by using fragrant herbs and spices, and tart flavours such as lemons and sour plums. With healthy yet delectable ingredients like pomegranates, saffron, rose water, honey, olive oil, yoghurt, onions, garlic, fresh and dried fruits, and a variety of nuts, these 184 authentic recipes provide many delicious options. The literary excerpts, legends, and lore sprinkled throughout the book will also enchant every reader.
		The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia by Darra Goldstein 2003 Jonathan Cape According to Georgian legend, God took a supper break while creating the world. He became so involved with his meal that he inadvertently tripped over the high peaks of the Caucasus, spilling his food onto the land below. The land blessed by Heaven's table scraps was Georgia. Nestled in the Caucasus mountain range between the Black and Caspian seas, the Republic of Georgia is as beautiful as it is bountiful. The unique geography of the land, which includes both alpine and subtropical zones, has created an enviable culinary tradition. In The Georgian Feast, Darra Goldstein explores the rich and robust culture of Georgia and offers a variety of tempting recipes. The book opens with a fifty-page description of the culture and food of Georgia. Next are over one hundred recipes, often accompanied by notes on the history of the dish. Holiday menus, a glossary of Georgian culinary terms, and an annotated bibliography round out the volume.
		Georgia by Roger Rosen 2004 Odyssey Publications; ISBN: 9622177484 A Georgian living in the USA writes-The best travel guide available for The Republic of Georgia. I had the Second Edition, so when the Third Edition came out I had to have it. I am a Georgian American who enjoys all things Georgian, especially sharing my heritage with others. This guide makes for a great coffee table book and a quick way to briefly share a little about Sakartvelo. Visiting Georgia is not like visiting Europe, but if you are a traveler that doesn't mind things being a little unpredictable or a little rustic, or likes out of the ordinary trips like the Middle East, South America, etc. you'll have no problem. The warm-hearted hospitality of the Georgian people, their culture, food and wine, more than makes up for the problems of a country still pulling itself together after the ravages of communism. The book covers a little of everthing - history, culture, information, maps, and of course beautiful photos of Georgia and its people.