From the time of the Silk Road's rediscovery by European pioneers and travellers in the 19th century, the fascination of this famous route has never been lost. From the second century BC this 7000 kilometre, wickerwork pattern of traders' roads linked China and the Roman Empire. It served the trade of luxury goods, notably silk, and stimulated the spread of ideas about religion, culture and art. The young republic of Uzbekistan, with its ancient urban cultural centres of Bukhara, Chiwa and Samarkand is the heartland of the ...
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From the time of the Silk Road's rediscovery by European pioneers and travellers in the 19th century, the fascination of this famous route has never been lost. From the second century BC this 7000 kilometre, wickerwork pattern of traders' roads linked China and the Roman Empire. It served the trade of luxury goods, notably silk, and stimulated the spread of ideas about religion, culture and art. The young republic of Uzbekistan, with its ancient urban cultural centres of Bukhara, Chiwa and Samarkand is the heartland of the Silk Road. The artistic and cultural history of the region, from the fourth century BC until the most recent past, is represented here in four main sections; Transoxania from the fourth century BC to the eighth century AD; Central Asia as a centre of Islamic conquest in the eighth century until the fall of the Timurian empire at the beginning of the 16th century; Turkestan from the 16th century up to the beginnings of the 20th century, and Usbekistan from the Russian conquest to the establishment of sovereignty. There are also sections on architecture, books, Islamic arts and crafts and the widespread wealth of textiles of the region. The cultural history of this region is illustrated here with pictures of archaeological finds and ethnographical objects from European and Uzbeki museums and private collections, many available for the first time.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2400grams, ISBN: 0500974519.
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Fair. Ex Library with stickers and markings May have heavy wear and markings. May not include digital download codes. Stock photo may be different from actual cover. Book has loose binding. All pages included and intact.
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Fair. Book shows wear from use but remains a usable copy. May include writing highlighting underlining library markings. Listing uses stock photos actual item may vary slightly. Ships via USPS BPM Media Mail may take up to 10 days to arrive. Please contact us if you have any questions or issues with your order!
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Softcover. Size: 5x0x8; Softcover. Minor shelf-wear. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0500974519. Clean yellow cloth with red title on spine. Text tight, clean & intact. Profusely illustrated with 712 photographs, 437 in color. Intact dust jacket. Asia; Color Photographs; 4to 11"-13" tall; 360 pages.
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Very good in Good jacket. Format is approximately 10.875 inches by 12.5 inches. 360 pages. Bibliography. DJ has some wear, tears and soiling. Minor edge soiling. 712 Illustrations, 437 in color. This is a very heavy book and if sent outside of the United States additional shipping costs would be required. Contents have sections on The Old Silk Road, Central Asia in Islamic Times. Turkestan under the Uzbek Khanates, and Uzbekistan. The Preface was by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Among the topics addressed are: Uzbekistan, Silk Road, Turkestan, Central Asia, Islamic, Architecture, Metalwork, Ceramics, Khanates, Bukhara, Khiva, Kokand, Equestrian Culture, Textile, Susanis, Embroideries, Jewelry, Aral Sea. In 1973 Kalter graduated with a Ph.D. and took up a position at the renowned Linden-Museum in Stuttgart in 1974, where he became the head chairman of the department for the Islamic Orient. He was leading this department until his retirement in 2005. During these three decades he not only organized a large number of exhibitions and worked on several collections of the Linden-Museum but also did various research trips, i.e. to Morocco, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia. Dr. Margareta Pavaloi, Dr. phil. (Tubingen) is an ethnologist and since 2000 director of the Ethnographic Museum. Since its rediscovery by European explorers and travelers in the nineteenth century, the Silk Road has lost none of its fascination. It continues to evoke images of heavily laden caravans crossing endless deserts, steppes, and mountain ranges to reach the markets of wealthy oasis towns. From the second century BC, this network of merchants' routes, well over 4, 000 miles long, linked China and the Roman Empire. It served the trade of luxury goods, notably silk, and stimulated the spread of ideas about religion, culture, and art. The young republic of Uzbekistan, with its ancient urban cultural centers of Bukhara, Chiwa, and Samarkand, is the heartland of the Silk Road. The artistic and cultural history of the region, through more than two millennia, is clearly explained here, together with analyses of the architecture, the art of the book, Islamic arts and crafts, and the rich variety of textiles of the region. The wealth of illustrations is drawn from objects in European and Uzbek museums and private collections, many published for the first time.
