Author: Tiziano Terzani
Year: 1992
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Travel, History, Non Fiction
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9780788158179
9788850206155
0788158171
8850206151 |
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Terzanis journey in 1991 through the former Soviet empire, westward from the Amur River through Siberia, across Central Asia & through the republics of the Caucasus, where the disintegration of the repressive Soviet regime was resulting in a wave of fervent nationalism & violent unrest. A remarkable overview of turbulent Central Asia, complete with historical flashbacks & travellers tales, which helps create an understanding of the radical political transformations that broke apart the former Soviet Union. B&W photos.
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