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Looks at the history and culture of the diverse countries of Central Asia.
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Veteran US journalist Meyer, coauthor of Tournament of shadows: the great game and race for empire in Central Asia (1999), seeks to educate Americans in the post-9/11 terrorist war context about the history of a perennial "hotspot" that has long viewed the US as an empire. Includes a map of Asia and photos of US, British, and Soviet players in the region. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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