This book, first published in 1940 by the American Geographical Society in its International Research Series, has remained the classic study of the Central Asian region of China from ancient times to the period immediately prior to World War II. In particular, Lattimore examines the effect of the region's frontier status on its history and development. The book is based on extensive travel and research throughout the region as well as on exhaustive reading in Chinese, Russian, Mongolian and English sources.
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This book, first published in 1940 by the American Geographical Society in its International Research Series, has remained the classic study of the Central Asian region of China from ancient times to the period immediately prior to World War II. In particular, Lattimore examines the effect of the region's frontier status on its history and development. The book is based on extensive travel and research throughout the region as well as on exhaustive reading in Chinese, Russian, Mongolian and English sources.
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Good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Minor spot staining along textblock edges. Spine does have some creasing but is not split. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
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Good in Missing jacket. Size: 0x0x0; Hardbound without dust jacket, published 1940. American Geographical Society, Research Series No. 21. Author: Owen Lattimore. Corners mildly bumped, spine darkening. Bookplate inside front cover. No text markings noted. Scarce.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Illustrated with a number of line maps. With a bibliography and index. xxiii, 585 pages. 8vo. Hardcover, bound in grey cloth. Spine darkened to brown; gilt title fully legible. Former owner's name on free front endpaper. No dust jacket. Very Good.
