[Bilimsel Haber] PUBL.- Rafis Abazov, Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia

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PUBL.- Rafis Abazov, Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia

Posted by: Rafis Abazov <polra99 at hotmail.com>

New Publication

Abazov, Rafis. Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia,
New York and London, Palgrave/Macmillan, 2008. ISBN-10: 1403975426,
144 pp.

Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia is a concise 
publication that covers Central Asian history and historical geography 
from the time of Alexander the Great to the Great Game and war on 
terrorism. The supplementary texts explain the maps, placing them in the 
context of historical rivalries, contemporary politics, pipeline routes, 
regional trade and conflicts in this part of the world. The selected 
bibliography provides further guidance to readers wishing to learn more.

The Atlas is an irreplaceable publication that in simple terms explains 
the complex historical, cultural and political geography of the Great 
Silk Road from China to the Middle East. In this book, not only will 
readers find a useful collection of maps and explanatory texts the book 
will also guide them through the historical labyrinth of numerous 
cultural, linguistic and religious influences that have shaped the 
history and geopolitics of the Central Asian region.

The Atlas will be an indispensable source of information for students 
and educators, and it is also a fascinating read for the general public. 
It discusses the tightly intertwined historical, cultural and 
geopolitical developments in Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, 
and Russia. The Atlas can also used as a supplementary textbook for 
teaching such courses as World History, Introduction to Islamic 
Civilizations, International Relations, International Economy, Cultural 
Anthropology, Asian Studies, History of the Middle East, Art History, 
Politics in the Middle East, Russian/Soviet History and some others.

This is an excellent source for students and general readers to gain
extensive insight into the terra incognita of the "Great Silk Road."

About the Author

Rafis Abazov is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Harriman
Institute of Columbia University, New York. He is the author of five 
books including Historical Dictionary of Kyrgyzstan (2004) and The 
Culture and Customs of the Central Asian Republics (2007).




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