The Lands of Central Asia: Millennia-old Central Asian civilisations, from the Neolithic to the Early Medieval Period

• A comprehensive guide for those seeking to understand the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia
• The most authoritative single-volume treatment of the long history of Central Asia
• With all new colour plates in a beautiful hardback edition, this book seeks to bring Central Asia’s illustrious history to life for a new international audience

A comprehensive guide for those seeking to understand the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia, this book is the most authoritative single-volume treatment of the region’s long history. This newly translated volume investigates the civilisations and states which emerged in Central Asia from the Bronze Age up to the 5th century AD. It examines their differing religions and cultures and explores their changing relationships over time. With all new colour plates in a beautiful hardback edition, this book seeks to bring Central Asia’s illustrious history to life for a new international audience.

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