Culture

Language(s): Eng

Summary/Historical Context

This multi-volume History of Civilizations of Central Asia is the first attempt to present a comprehensive picture of the cultures that flourished and vanished at the heart of the Eurasian continent from the dawn of civilization to the present day.

NOTE: This is a collection of dynamically-organized PDF files.

Contents:
I. The dawn of civilization: earliest times to 700 B.C.
II. The development of sedentary and nomadic civilizations: 700 b.c. to A.D. 250
III. The crossroads of civilizations: A.D. 250 to 750.
IV. The age of achievement: from 750 to the end of the 15th century.
V. Development in contrast: 16th century to middle of 19th century.
VI. Towards contemporary civilization: 19th century to present time

on this subject: History of Civilization of Asia Central: online edition, how to order

Place/country: Various countries,
Type: Manuals.guides.Encyclopedia
Publisher/producer: UNESCO Publishing,
Published in: 2010
Library catalogue (UNESDOC): 188483