Feature Khazaria: A Forgotten Jewish Empire Nicholas Soteri reflects on the often-overlooked Jewish kingdom of Khazaria, and the vital role they played in balancing Christian and Muslim power in the early medieval period. Nicolas Soteri | Published in History Today Volume 45 Issue 4 April 1995 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Byzantine EmpireEastern EuropeJudaism Related Articles Ukraine and Russia’s History Wars Writ in Water Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree