Kathleen Hopkirk
Central Asia: Through Writers' Eyes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906011840
- author:
- Kathleen Hopkirk
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Eland Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Travel & Holiday, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Central Asia Through Writers' Eyes explores the region's rich history and cultural heritage through the experiences of travellers and writers who have traversed its vast landscapes.
The Silk Route, a network of ancient trading oases that connected the Buddhist Empire of Kushan to the scholarly Islamic center at Bokhara, has been a hub of mercantile and cultural exchange for millennia. This book delves into the mysterious homeland of Tartars, Turks, Mongols, Uzbeks, Uighuers, Tajiks, Scythians, and Samaritans, where the likes of Genghis Khan and Tamerlane left their mark.
With a focus on the Great Game, a rivalry for influence in Central Asia played out by spies, ambassadors, and travel writers over 150 years, this book offers a unique perspective on the region's complex history. Featuring black & white plates, Kathleen Hopkirk's work is a fascinating exploration of a vital heartland that continues to appeal to readers today.
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