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“It’s a wonderful source and hats off to UNESCO for compiling and issuing this treasure 20 years ago. The editors pulled together the world’s best scholars and focused their attention on major topics in the history, science, and culture of Central Asia, and then compressed it all into these six volumes. So if you’re past the initial acquaintance with the region and want to move beyond travel guides, then it’s worth your splurging a little and buying this UNESCO series. It is as good a single source as exists in any language.” Read more...
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