The Lands of Central Asia: Millennia-old Central Asian Civilisations, from the Neolithic to the Early medieval Period
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Lands of Central Asia: Millennia-old Central Asian Civilisations, from the Neolithic to the Early medieval Period
By (Author) Edvard Vasilievich Rtveladze
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
3rd November 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Social and cultural history
939.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
320
Width 166mm, Height 240mm
1019g
Description
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 regions 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 Asias illustrious history to life for a new international audience.
Author Bio
Professor Edvard Vasilievich Rtveladze is a Doctor of Historical Sciences and an academician of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan. Heaving graduated from Tashkent State University with a degree in history and archaeology, he was head of the Institute of Art Criticism at the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan from 1985 to 2009 and has published widely.
