Golden, Peter B.
Central Asia in World History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195338195
- author:
- Golden, Peter B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Asian history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Central Asia has long been regarded as a pivotal region in world history, where the paths of empires and cultures converged. In this comprehensive account, Peter B. Golden explores the complex tapestry of Central Asian history, spanning from prehistory to the present day.
The book delves into the lives of traders who braved the harsh caravan routes that connected East Asia and Europe, as well as the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan and his successors. Golden also examines the impact of gunpowder on the balance of power between sedentary empires and nomadic horsemen.
Today, Central Asia remains a region of great geopolitical significance, bordering countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex history that has shaped this critical area.
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