Through Central Asia: With a Map and Appendix on the Diplomacy and Delimitation of the Russo-Afghan Frontier (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore a landmark journey through Central Asia, with a detailed map and clear notes on diplomacy that shaped a frontier.
This travel narrative follows a seasoned observer across Turkistan, Bokhara, and surrounding regions, offering vivid scenes from centuries-old cities and their rulers. It also includes a practical appendix that explains the diplomacy and delimitation of the Russo-Afghan frontier, helping readers understand how borders were drawn in this pivotal era.
What you’ll experience- A firsthand account of travel through Central Asia, its cities, and its cultures.
- Context on historical diplomacy and frontier issues that influenced the region.
- Illustrations and a map that accompany the narrative for easier orientation.
- Notes that connect travel observations to broader historical themes of the period.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's travels through Central Asia in 1882, providing a vivid account of the diverse cultures and landscapes he encountered. The author, a clergyman with a passion for distributing religious literature, embarked on this journey with the dual purpose of spreading the Christian message and collecting ethnographic specimens. His travels took him across vast steppes, through bustling cities, and into the heart of the Kirghiz nomadic culture. He documents the unique customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people he met, drawing parallels to Biblical narratives and offering insights into the enduring influence of ancient cultural practices. The book delves into the complex political climate of the region, highlighting the increasing Russian presence and the ongoing territorial disputes between Russia and Britain. The author's firsthand observations, coupled with his insightful analysis, provide a valuable historical perspective on the geopolitical tensions that characterized Central Asia in the late 19th century. The book's significance lies in its unique combination of personal narrative, religious observation, and cultural exploration, offering a captivating glimpse into a fascinating and little-known region at a pivotal moment in its history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332761968_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Through Central Asia: With a Map and Appendix on the Diplomacy and Delimitation of the Russo-Afghan FrontierHE recent settlement of the russo-afghan Fron tier question has suggested the present as a suitable t. Seller Inventory # 2147988344
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