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Monuments of Central Asia: A Guide to the Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Turkestan (Paperback)

by Edgar Knobloch (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd (22 Feb 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1860645909
ISBN-13: 978-1860645907
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.4 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 659,127 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Turkestan - the great landmass of Central Asia and Western China - is a unique meeting point of civilizations. The Great Silk Road that led to the nations and empires of the West ran through this vast and sometimes forbidding region and four major invasions (Greek, Arab, Mongol and Russian), together with Persian, Turkic and Chinese cultural influences, have made their mark on it. In this comprehensive account of the culture and history of Turkestan, Edgar Knobloch describes the major centres of civilization from the Caspian Sea in the west to the fringes of the Tibetan plateau in the east. He provides extensive information on the archaeological, architectural and historical features of a myriad of sites throughout the region. Photographs are supplemented by numerous line drawings, plans of the major cities, and sketches of principal monuments. This book should be a valuable guide to academics and interested travellers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding what you see on the Silk Route, 11 Feb 2009

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There isn't much information easily available on the Central Asia, which means that when you go to the area (perhaps to follow the Silk Route(s)) you find yourself struggling to put what you see into context. (The standard guide books do try, but it needs much more space than they are prepared to give.) Edgar Knobloch's book fills the gap very well, and is very readable given that the approach is more academic than travelogue. I find that I can dip into the book at any page and be fascinated, whether I learn history, geography or architecture. One of the best features of the book is the extensive quoting of travellers over the centuries that bring to life places as they were when the markets were busy, a stark contrast to the dusty dry remains we can see today. I just wish I'd had it with me as I travelled through the area, and when I go back it'll be on the top of the list!

Incidentally, I have met Edgar Knobloch and found his conversation fascinating and entertaining. I suspect that if he wrote a travelogue of his journeys it would be a very good read indeed.

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