Editorial Reviews
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'... an up-to-date and systematic, and at the same time short and accessible historical introduction to the countries and nations of Central Asia.' Acta Orientalia
'The information presented is comprehensive and of remarkably fluid reading considering the complexity of the subject. ... It is indeed a distinct merit of Soucek's to subscribe to the integrity of this field with a work of sound scholarship and broad reach.' New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies
Book Description
This accessible introduction to Inner Asia traces its history from the arrival of Islam, through the various dynasties to the Russian conquest. The contemporary focus rests on the seven countries that make up present-day Eurasia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Sinkiang and Mongolia. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, renewed interest in these countries has prompted considerable debate. While a divergent literature has evolved, no comprehensive survey of the region exists. This book will fill the gap and become indispensable for anyone studying or visiting the area.
A History of Inner Asia,Svat Soucek,Cambridge University Press,0521657040,Asia - General,Asia, Central,Europe - Russia & the Former Soviet Union,History,History - General History,History: World,Mongolia,World - General,Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China),Asia, Central--History,Asian / Middle Eastern history,Central Asia,History / Russia (pre- & post-Soviet Union)
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