Central Asia: An Age of Empires to the Present Day

Central Asia is often viewed as a remote region, but in reality it plays an important role in world history. Adib Khalid tells the story of Central Asia from the 18th century to the present day. After subjugation by Russia and China, the peoples of this region entered into a global exchange of goods and ideas. Khalid examines how foreign conquest influenced ethnic diversity and cultural differences, and how historical events shaped modern Central Asia.