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LoC No.: 04022498

Title: The heart of Asia : A history of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates from the earliest times

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Heart of Asia: A History of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates" by Francis Henry Skrine and Edward Denison Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores Central Asia’s rich and complex history, focusing on Russian Turkestan and the various khanates that have existed in the region from ancient times through the period of Russian expansion. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive look at the diverse nationalities, cultures, and significant events that shaped this pivotal area of the world. The beginning of the work sets the stage for the historical journey through Central Asia, emphasizing its status as a cradle of civilization. It outlines the starting point of Turkestan’s history, detailing the earliest references to the region and the influences of major historical figures and empires like the Persians and Alexander the Great. It introduces key concepts and locations, such as Bactria and Soghdiana, and hints at the complex interplay of various cultures and peoples that will be explored in subsequent chapters. The authors delineate the historical timeline, offering a thoughtful examination of how Turkestan evolved through myriad conquests and governing entities over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Skrine, Francis Henry, 1847-1933

Author: Ross, E. Denison (Edward Denison), Sir, 1871-1940

EBook No.: 57750

Published: Aug 23, 2018

Downloads: 189

Language: English

Subject: Asia, Central -- History

Subject: Asia, Central -- Relations -- Russia

Subject: Russia -- Relations -- Asia, Central

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04022498

Title: The heart of Asia : A history of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates from the earliest times

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Heart of Asia: A History of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates" by Francis Henry Skrine and Edward Denison Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores Central Asia’s rich and complex history, focusing on Russian Turkestan and the various khanates that have existed in the region from ancient times through the period of Russian expansion. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive look at the diverse nationalities, cultures, and significant events that shaped this pivotal area of the world. The beginning of the work sets the stage for the historical journey through Central Asia, emphasizing its status as a cradle of civilization. It outlines the starting point of Turkestan’s history, detailing the earliest references to the region and the influences of major historical figures and empires like the Persians and Alexander the Great. It introduces key concepts and locations, such as Bactria and Soghdiana, and hints at the complex interplay of various cultures and peoples that will be explored in subsequent chapters. The authors delineate the historical timeline, offering a thoughtful examination of how Turkestan evolved through myriad conquests and governing entities over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Skrine, Francis Henry, 1847-1933

Author: Ross, E. Denison (Edward Denison), Sir, 1871-1940

EBook No.: 57750

Published: Aug 23, 2018

Downloads: 189

Language: English

Subject: Asia, Central -- History

Subject: Asia, Central -- Relations -- Russia

Subject: Russia -- Relations -- Asia, Central

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.