The History Of Central Asia
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Four Studies On The History Of Central Asia
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Author : Vasilii Vladimirovitch Barthold
language : en
Publisher: Brill Archive
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Four Studies On The History Of Central Asia written by Vasilii Vladimirovitch Barthold and has been published by Brill Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
A History Of Central Asia
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Author : Anne Davison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-20
A History Of Central Asia written by Anne Davison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-20 with categories.
For most of its history, Central Asia has been ruled by powerful dynasties, fallen under the vassalage of neighbouring empires or been invaded by foreign powers. Only the more remote, inaccessible tribal areas have maintained a degree of independence. However, since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, five distinct independent nation states have emerged that are now generally referred to as 'Central Asia', namely Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.Regardless of who has been in power over the centuries, the one constant has been the significance of the land bridge that straddles the region connecting Europe and Asia, otherwise known as the Silk Road, or Roads. In ancient times, silks and spices travelled westwards, while furs, wools and precious metals took an eastward route. Consequently, those who controlled the trade-route accrued immense wealth and built great cities such as ancient Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.The ancient Silk Road is now being revitalised. But rather than silks and spices, today the commodities being transported include natural gas, oil, minerals and communication systems.This book tells the story of conquest and invasion, of empire building and colonialism. The earlier chapters include the great Persian/Iranian Empires, such as the Achaemenids, the Sassanids and the Safavids, as well as the exploits of Alexander the Great. Further chapters cover the Turkic migrations, arrival of Islam and the invasion of the Mongols. The final chapters tell of the conflict between the imperial powers of Russia and Britain, which was an event known as the Great Game. The 20th Century period of Soviet rule in Central Asia marks the final chapter and the book concludes with an Epilogue that brings the reader up to current events.As with other books in the 'In Brief' series, this book is aimed at the general reader who wants to understand a particular historical topic but does not have the time or inclination to read a heavy academic tome. With this mind, footnotes have been omitted.While there will inevitably be gaps in a book of this size, the intention is to cover the most significant events that moulded Central Asia's history. Should the reader be inspired to further reading on the subject, a small selection of the main works that have been consulted is provided at the end. Where possible, maps and charts are provided which should help the reader navigate through the text. A 'Who's Who' is included at the end.
Central Asia
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Author : Adeeb Khalid
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2022-11-29
Central Asia written by Adeeb Khalid and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-29 with History categories.
A major history of Central Asia and how it has been shaped by modern world events Central Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the first comprehensive history of Central Asia from the mid-eighteenth century to today, shedding light on the historical forces that have shaped the region under imperial and Communist rule. Predominantly Muslim with both nomadic and settled populations, the peoples of Central Asia came under Russian and Chinese rule after the 1700s. Khalid shows how foreign conquest knit Central Asians into global exchanges of goods and ideas and forged greater connections to the wider world. He explores how the Qing and Tsarist empires dealt with ethnic heterogeneity, and compares Soviet and Chinese Communist attempts at managing national and cultural difference. He highlights the deep interconnections between the "Russian" and "Chinese" parts of Central Asia that endure to this day, and demonstrates how Xinjiang remains an integral part of Central Asia despite its fraught and traumatic relationship with contemporary China. The essential history of one of the most diverse and culturally vibrant regions on the planet, this panoramic book reveals how Central Asia has been profoundly shaped by the forces of modernity, from colonialism and social revolution to nationalism, state-led modernization, and social engineering.
The Heart Of Asia
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Author : Edward Denison Ross
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-09-10
The Heart Of Asia written by Edward Denison Ross and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-10 with Political Science categories.
Originally published in 1899, The Heart of Asia is a definitive history of Central Asia from pre-history to the contemporary machinations of the Russian empire. The book is valuable not only because of the quality of the historical work on the early period, but also because of the unique picture that it gives of contemporary views on the potential for Anglo-Russian conflict, at a time when the Russian Empire was Britain's closest rival for Asian hegemony. Scholars of modern Russia and Central Asia will find much that echoes, and indeed drives, more recent events. Includes 34 illustrations and two maps.
Central Asia
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Author : Ram Rahul
language : en
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Release Date : 1997
Central Asia written by Ram Rahul and has been published by Concept Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Asia, Central categories.
History Of Civilizations Of Central Asia
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Author : Ahmad Hasan Dani
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 1999
History Of Civilizations Of Central Asia written by Ahmad Hasan Dani and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Asia, Central categories.
History Of Civilizations Of Central Asia
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Author : Adle, Chahryar
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Release Date : 2005-10-03
History Of Civilizations Of Central Asia written by Adle, Chahryar and has been published by UNESCO Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-03 with Political Science categories.
This major six-volume project, co-published with Macmillan, covers the historical experience of the peoples and societies of the Caribbean region from the earliest times to the present day. The sixth volume brings this series to an end as it takes in the whole of the modern period from colonial conquest and domination to decolonization; the Cold War from start to finish; the disintegration of the Soviet Union; and the renewed instability in certain areas. Not only did the colonial regimes lay a new patina over the region, but nationalism remoulded all old identities into a series of new ones. That process of the twentieth century was perhaps the most transformative of all after the colonial subjugation of the nineteenth. While it has been the basis of remarkable stability in vast stretches of the region, it has been a fertile source of tension and even wars in other parts. The impact and the results of such changes have been astonishingly variable despite the proximity of these states to each other and their being subject to, or driven, by virtually the same compulsions.
Central Asia In World History
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Author : S.A.M. Adshead
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-07-27
Central Asia In World History written by S.A.M. Adshead and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-27 with History categories.
This is a study of Central Asian history from Chinggis to the present, with reference to relations with China, Russia, India and Western Europe and to wider themes of world history. An introductory chapter defines Central Asia in time, place and ecology. The following chapters relate Central Asian history to the eight world institutions, whose development, it is argued, constitute world history in the proper sense.
History Of Civilizations Of Central Asia
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Author : Unesco
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
History Of Civilizations Of Central Asia written by Unesco and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Asia, Central categories.
Central Asia On Display
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Author : European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference
language : en
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Release Date : 2004
Central Asia On Display written by European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference and has been published by LIT Verlag Münster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Despite its geostrategic importance and its easier accessibility since the dissolvent of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has nevertheless remained a white spot on the map of western scholarship and public awareness. Bringing together papers presented at the VII ESCAS-Conference, this volume aims to shed light on the historical, political, cultural and socio-economic development of this region. Scholars from within and outside Central Asia discuss a wide range of topics, covering historical processes and events on the one hand and present developments of regional and global concern on the other.