# Blue Sea, Black Gold, Red Banner, Vol. 1

By **Tom Trier**

- ISBN-13: 9781501787928
- Publisher: Cornell University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 330
- Published: 15 Jul 2026
- Language: en
- Price: £29.87 (new)
- Categories: Politics & government, History, Politics & Social Sciences, Europe, Russia, International & World Politics, Scandinavia

## About this book

Blue Sea, Black Gold, Red Banner Volume 1 examines the historical ties between Scandinavia and the South Caucasus from the late nineteenth century. This history book explores how maritime trade and the discovery of Caspian Sea oil created strong commercial links. Scandinavian entrepreneurs, including the Nobel family, helped transform Baku into an industrial center through strategic investments and consular relations.

Tom Trier analyzes the political landscape during World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire. The text focuses on the brief independence of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan before the Bolshevik invasion of 1920-1921. This work of international and world politics details how Georgian leadership viewed neutral Scandinavia as a vital gateway for European diplomatic and economic engagement. It provides a comprehensive look at European history and the shifting dynamics of politics and government in the region.

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