| The History of the Central Asian Republics Contributor(s): Roudik, Peter L. (Author), Thackeray, Frank W. (Editor), Findling, John E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0313340137 ISBN-13: 9780313340130 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: Central Asia's long and complicated history is teeming with diverse cultures and traditions. The nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have served as a major cultural crossroad throughout the millennia, with many customs colliding and blending along the way. In this comprehensive volume, students can learn how Central Asia developed in ancient times and how the nations of the steppes evolved through the Middle Ages into modern history. From the Silk Road to Russian colonization to Soviet rule, Central Asia's ever-changing nations continue to play an important role in international society today. This volume is the perfect addition to any high school, public, or undergraduate library. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Central Asia - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 958 |
| LCCN: 2007026941 |
| Series: Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.35" W x 9.54" (1.10 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Central Asia's long and complicated history is teeming with diverse cultures and traditions. The nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have served as a major cultural crossroad throughout the millennia, with many customs colliding and blending along the way. In this comprehensive volume, students can learn how Central Asia developed in ancient times and how the nations of the steppes evolved through the Middle Ages into modern history. From the Silk Road to Russian colonization to Soviet rule, Central Asia's ever-changing nations continue to play an important role in international society today. This volume is the perfect addition to any high school, public, or undergraduate library. |