A Collection of Articles

This volume presents a bilingual exploration of key historical, cultural, and political themes in Georgia’s past and present, with a focus on identity, diplomacy, and transformation. Topics span from medieval infrastructure and noble families such as the Tsanars to biographical studies of figures like Queen Tamar’s aunt, Rusudan. It further examines the role of Georgians abroad, the historiographical debates on royal deaths, and Tbilisi’s image in both foreign sources and the 20th century. The modern era is represented through discussions on women’s roles in contemporary Georgia, church-state relations, and the country’s ongoing European aspirations. Each chapter is presented in both Georgian and English, making the work accessible to a wider scholarly audience.