Islam and Colonialism Western Perspectives on Soviet Asia

Islam and Colonialism Western Perspectives on Soviet Asia

Tracing the development of western thought about Central Asia, this book argues that for historical and political reasons, Central Asia was seen as being in a colonial relationship with Russia. Consequently, an anti-colonial revolution in Asia was seen as the greatest threat to the USSR. The book qu...

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Main Author: Myer, Will (Author)
Format: Book
Published: London Routledge 2002
Series:Central Asia research forum series
Subjects:
Asia, Central > Foreign public opinion > Asia, Central
Asia, Central > Politics and government > 1991-
Islam and politics > Politics and government > 1991- > Asia, Central
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