Monuments of Central Asia: A Guide to the Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Turkestan

by Edgar Knobloch

In this comprehensive account of the culture and history of Central Asia, Edgar Knobloch describes the main centers of the age-old civilization. Throughout the book he spices the text with quotations from the works of contemporary travelers, while providing an expert€™s commentary on the archaeological, architectural, and decorative features of the sites he describes. His original photographs are supplemented by numerous line drawings, plans of the main cities, and sketches of principal monuments and their ornamental features.

Genres: History, Art

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001