Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas Of Central Asia

This atlas graphically illuminates the region's history tracing back to the 8th-7th century B.C. From the spread of Islam to the invasion of the Mongols, the area has been at the crossroads of some of the world's most important developments, all succinctly explained in this book.

With growing ethnic unrest in the region and US troops hunting terrorists in the Philippines, the need to understand Southeast Asian history is more importatnt than ever. Written and drawn by two experts in the field of Southeast Asian history, this collection of 46 original two-color maps complemented by clear and concise facing-page explanatory text offers a concise and comprehensive look at thousands of years of history of the region. The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas illustrates key moments and periods in Southeast Asian history from the years before Western contact through to the present day. Maps cover issues such as: Early Migrations * Spread of Theravada Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, and Christianity * Developmental Colonialism * Japanese Rule * Drug Trade in Southeast Asia, and more.

Maps, text, and a timeline chronicle the history of the former Soviet republic from prehistory until 2003.

Maps, text, and timeline chronicle the history of Kyrgyzstan, from the nomadic first inhabitants to the referendum approving constitutional reforms in 2003.

An anthology of primary documents for the study of Central Asian history. It illustrates important aspects of the social, political, and economic history of Islamic Central Asia. It covers the period from the 7th-century Arab conquests to the 19th-century Russian colonial era and provides insights into the history and significance of the region.

Providing concisely written entries on the most important current issues in Central Asia and Eurasia, this atlas offers relevant background information on the region’s place in the contemporary political and economic world. Features include: Profiles of the constituent countries of Central Asia, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan Profiles of Mongolia, western China, Tibet, and the three Caucasus states of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia Timely and significant original maps and data for each entry A comprehensive glossary, places index and subject index of major concepts, terms and regional issues Bibliography and useful websites section Designed for use in teaching undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars in geography, history, economics, anthropology, international relations, political science and the environment as well as regional courses on the Former Soviet Union, Central Asia, and Eurasia, this atlas is also a comprehensive reference source for libraries and scholars interested in these fields.

In 'What Makes Civilization?', archaeologist David Wengrow provides a vivid account of the 'birth of civilization' in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (today's Iraq). These two regions, where many foundations of modern life were laid, are usually treated in isolation. Now, they are brought together within a unified history.