After Alexander Central Asia Before Islam |
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Editor:
| Hermann, Georgina Cribb, Joe |
Series title: | Proceedings of the British Academy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-726384-6 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2007 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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This new study of the history and archaeology of Central Asia is crucial for our understanding of the ancient and early medieval world. The period from the conquests of Alexander the Great to the arrival of Islam was one of change and conflict between settled peoples and new arrivals, city-dwellers and nomads.
This new study of the history and archaeology of Central Asia is crucial for our understanding of the ancient and early medieval world. The period from the conquests of Alexander the Great to the arrival of Islam was one of change and conflict between settled peoples and new arrivals, city-dwellers and nomads.