Not on the Map

Michael J. Seth is professor of history at James Madison University.

• Chapter 1: A World of StatesChapter 2: Mountain Republic: Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh)Chapter 3: Breakaway States from a Breakaway State: Abkhazia and South OssetiaChapter 4: Shoestring of Europe: TransnistriaChapter 5: Born of Ethnic Cleansing: KosovoChapter 6: Divided Island: Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusChapter 7: State in Waiting: Sahrawi Arab Democratic RepublicChapter 8: Not Being Somalia: SomalilandChapter 9: One China, Two Countries: TaiwanChapter 10: Not Quite De Facto StatesConclusion: What Can We Learn from De Facto States?

Seth’s book is primarily presented as a detailed synopsis of the most high-profile de facto states in the world today, rather than a contribution to theoretical debates on recognition and sovereignty. It is certainly successful in this aim and will doubtless be a useful resource for those engaged with the debates about these ‘fascinating places’