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Book SynopsisMahir Ibrahimov shares his incredible journey through the world-shaking geopolitical transformations of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Ibrahimov's fluency in multiple languages offers the perspective of someone who found a way to cross boundaries amid the fall of empire and the resulting cascade of conflicts.
Trade ReviewAcross Cultures and Empires is no ordinary autobiography: Mahir Ibrahimov brings a scholar's eye to pivotal periods. He describes life in the Red Army and the twilight of the Soviet Union, the abortive coup against Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev, and then service to newly independent Azerbaijan, both at home and in opening its embassy in the United States. Adopting America as his new country, Ibrahimov came full circle, serving the US Army at home and abroad. Ibrahimov has seen and done enough for five lifetimes, a real-life Forrest Gump. Anyone who picks up
Across Cultures and Empires will be hooked." - Michael Rubin, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute, and coeditor of
Seven Pillars: What Really Causes Instability in the Middle East?"The story of Dr. Mahir Ibrahimov is both a historic and fascinating tale, one that is very much worth reading. It offers a unique perspective on the times and how the Cold War, post-Cold War period, and the War on Terror shaped the culture, knowledge, and aspirations of one man who desired to serve and improve the circumstances around him." - Colonel Roderick M. Cox, US Army (Ret.), president and chief executive officer, Command and General Staff College Foundation, Inc.
"Mahir Ibrahimov's journey to America is truly unique. He had to successfully navigate many cultures, during challenging times, to reach our shores. Mahir's book reminds Americans that people from around the world will endure hardship and pay countless dues in service to become part of our American dream. I recommend the reader join Mahir for his exciting journey and view America through his fresh eyes." - Nate Slate, director, Fires and Air and Missile Defense Development, Dynetics, Inc
