The enormous area now known as China’s Xinjiang Province came to prominence with the rise of the Silk Road two millennia ago, of which it constituted a major “leg”. For centuries its nomadic peoples and city-states were subject to both religious and economic influences from India, Greece, Persia and, of course, China, resulting in a land rich with archeological and cultural treasures. But after the decline of the fabled land route between Asia and the West, it faded from the global conscience until the turn of the 20th century brought new explorers and newfound interest. However, Xinjiang's appeal encompasses much more than its Silk Road legacy. Occupying one-sixth of China's territory, this province is the size of Alaska, or three times the size of France. It is home to 13 distinct nationalities, one of the world's harshest but most bewitching desert regions, and a selection of little-explored mountain ranges to delight the most seasoned traveler. In essence, Xinjiang offers today what it did 2,000 years ago - a chance for adventurous souls to explore a faraway land filled with wonders. This book represents your first step on that exciting journey.

Xinjiang: China's Central Asia (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Travel

Tredinnick, Jeremy

Asia

Airphoto International Ltd.

Endless steppe, stunning mountain scenery and the riches of the Caspian Sea are revealed in this comprehensive guide to Central Asia's largest country. A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan’s vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, across which Genghis Khan’s Mongol hordes galloped; the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, through whose foothills Silk Road travelers journeyed; the exquisite lakes and valleys of the Altai mountains in the northeast, and in the far west the archeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea. With independence and the discovery of oil has come huge change, yet Kazakhstan remained one of the least known of Asian countries until the Borat movie took the world by storm in 2006. Now, this land of rich history, welcoming people and whirling bazaars shares its wonders with a curious world. Featuring: <ul>
<li>Baikonur, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and the Silk Road</li>
<li>The future of Kazakhstan’s energy resources</li>
<li>Kazakhstan’s archeological wealth</li>
<li>Architecture from Astana to Almaty to Aktau</li>
<li>The Caspian: Kazakhstan on Sea</li>
<li>Valley hopping in the Tien Shan</li>
<li>The Borat paradox and its surprising effect</li>
<li>Superb photography from the grandeur of the Tien Shan and Altai mountains across the Great Steppe to the Caspian Sea</li>
</ul> 174 Color Photos, 17 Maps

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes From Caspian to Altai (Compact Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

History

Schreiber, Dagmar

Middle East

Using essays from renowned archaeologists, historians and scholars as the core of each chapter, this book explains Kazakhstan’s long and complex history as a single flowing narrative, complemented by a range of beautiful maps and images, from exquisite mu

An Illustrated History of Kazakhstan: Asia's Heartland in Context

Spectacular photography, rich historical background, and essential travel information are combined in this indispensable reference for the immense, diverse, remote region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan’s vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, the exquisite lakes and valleys of the mystical Altai mountains in the northeast, and the archaeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea in the west. With independence and the discovery of oil has come rapid modernization, and Kazakhstan today stands as Central Asia’s most stable and forward-thinking nation.

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

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Xinjiang: China's Central Asia (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes From Caspian to Altai (Compact Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

An Illustrated History of Kazakhstan: Asia's Heartland in Context

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)