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Central Asia: One Hundred Thirty Years of Russian Dominance, A Historical Overview (Central Asia Book Series)
Edward Allworth
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Description for Central Asia: One Hundred Thirty Years of Russian Dominance, A Historical Overview (Central Asia Book Series)
Paperback. For centuries, Central Asia has been a leading civilization, an Islamic heartland, and a geographical link between West and East. This work provides a comprehensive survey of the history of the impact of Russian rule upon the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural life of this diverse region. Editor(s): Allworth, Edward A. Series: Central Asia Book Series. Num Pages: 672 pages, 63 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FC; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 42. Weight in Grams: 926.
For centuries, Central Asia has been a leading civilization, an Islamic heartland, and a geographical link between West and East. After a long traditional history, it is now in a state of change. With the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, five newborn Central Asian states have emerged in place of the former Soviet Central Asia and Afghanistan. Central Asia provides the most comprehensive survey of the history of the impact of Russian rule upon the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural life of this diverse region. Together, these essays convey a sense of the region’s community as well ... Read more
For centuries, Central Asia has been a leading civilization, an Islamic heartland, and a geographical link between West and East. After a long traditional history, it is now in a state of change. With the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, five newborn Central Asian states have emerged in place of the former Soviet Central Asia and Afghanistan. Central Asia provides the most comprehensive survey of the history of the impact of Russian rule upon the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural life of this diverse region. Together, these essays convey a sense of the region’s community as well ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Duke University Press Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Series
Central Asia Book Series
Condition
New
Weight
925g
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
North Carolina, United States
ISBN
9780822315216
SKU
V9780822315216
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About Edward Allworth
Edward Allworth is Emeritus Professor of Turco-Soviet Studies and Special Lecturer, Columbia University. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Harriman Institute and of the Center for the Study of Central Asia, Columbia University.
Reviews for Central Asia: One Hundred Thirty Years of Russian Dominance, A Historical Overview (Central Asia Book Series)
"A very useful background text... This work will long remain an expert tool for all those interested in the new Muslim states in Central Asia." Jacob B. Landau, Middle Eastern Studies From reviews of the second edition: "The best available survey of Soviet Central Asia."
Stuart Thompstone, European History Quarterly "Excellent background reading..."
Mervyn Matthews, Asian Affairs
Stuart Thompstone, European History Quarterly "Excellent background reading..."
Mervyn Matthews, Asian Affairs