The History of Central Asia: The Age of the Ste. Baumer**

The History of Central Asia: The Age of the Ste. Baumer**

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the epic plains and arid deserts of Central Asia, a region that has witnessed some of the greatest migrations and transformative developments in human history. Christoph Baumer's ambitious four-volume work charts the 3000-year drama of Scythians, Sarmatians, Soviets, and the transcontinental Silk Roads. This first volume focuses on the geography of present-day Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, northern Afghanistan, western and central Mongolia, and parts of southern Russia and northern China. It delves into changing climates from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age, the invention of the wheel, legendary figures like the Cimmerians and Amazons, Hellenism, Zoroastrianism, and the Oxus Treasure. Baumer, a noted authority, masterfully interweaves the stories of individuals and peoples with the sweeping grandeur of the region's setting, richly augmented by photographs from his travels. Key features: * Comprehensive 3000-year history of Central Asia * Focus on Volume 1: Geography and early civilizations * Explores migrations, trade routes, and conquests * Richly illustrated with author's travel photographs * Written by noted authority Christoph Baumer This detailed hardcover edition offers an engaging narrative for anyone interested in the history and geography of this pivotal region.

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