Kashgar

副标题: Oasis City on China's Old Silk Road

ISBN: 9780711229136

出版社: Frances Lincoln

出版年: 2008-11-18

页数: 160

定价: USD 50.00

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

Review

One of the most historic cities in Central Asia, Kashgar certainly merits a fine picture book. The city is crammed with photogenic subjects: the Uighur people, their dress, food, donkey carts, houses, mosques and cemeteries. John Gollings has done them justice. --Steppe

Product Description

In the 19th century, the Silk Road city of Kashgar played a central role in the strategic rivalry between Britain and Russia. Today it remains one of the most complete historical urban centers in China, and its celebrated Sunday market is one of the most vibrant in central Asia. This book honors Kashgar’s extraordinary history and character in stunning color photographs that are accompanied by informative text.