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A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia, Volume I
Inner Eurasia from Prehistory to the Mongol Empire
Series: Blackwell History of the World
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A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia, Volume I is a comprehensive history that spans the region from the time of its first inhabitants up to the breakup of the Mongol Empire in 1260 AD. The author, David Christian, defines Inner Eurasia as comprising most of the former Soviet Union, Russia's vast Siberian territories, Russia's former empire in Central Asia, China's Central Asian empire, and Mongolia, including parts within China and those within the Mongolian People's Republic.
Christian presents Inner Eurasia as a coherent region with a unifying geography and history, despite its cultural and ecological diversity. This volume, the first of two, traces developments from the Old Stone Age through the periods dominated by groups such as the Scythians, the Huns, and the Turks, leading to the rise of an identifiable "Rus"βthe society from which modern Russia and Ukraine have evolved.
The book places political events within the broader context of social and economic change, linking these developments to the expansive geography of the territories it describes.
Alongside Volume II, which covers the period up to the present, A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia represents the most thorough and up-to-date study of this intriguing and often misunderstood region of the world.
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The book is praised for its detailed and balanced interpretation of the history of inner Eurasia, offering a fresh perspective on a well-trodden subject. It effectively combines description with historical analysis, supported by illustrations and a comprehensive bibliography, making it compelling for both academics and general readers. Critics highlight its impressive synthesis and eagerly anticipate the subsequent volume.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780631208143
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 1998
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 247.0mm
Weight: 862g
Pages: 496
About the Author
David Christian is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Macquarie University, Sydney where he has taught since 1975. His BA and DPhil are from Oxford University. His previous publications include Bread and Salt: A Social and Economic History of Food and Drink in Russia (1982), Living Water: Vodka and Russian Society on the Eve of Emancipation (1990) and Imperial and Soviet Russia: Power, Privilege and the Challenge of Modernity (1997).
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