1 hr 34 min
In the Ocean of Land: The History of Central Asia -- pt. 2 Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong
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- Society & Culture
We trace how the conquests of the infamous Tamerlane, the “great game” of imperial rivalry, and the revolutions of modern Russia shaped the map of central Asia that we see today. We consider how contemporary central Asians try to navigate the dangerous shoals of environmental disaster and rampant corruption, often while tethered to older Islamic, Turko-Mongolic, and nomadic traditions -- particularly in the looming shadow of a resurgent China.
Please support this podcast to hear my patron-only lectures on historical myths like “Western Civilization” -- www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632
Suggested further reading: Peter Golden, "Central Asia in World History"; Gavin Hambly, "Central Asia"; Rene Grousset, "The Empire of the Steppes"; Colin Thubron, “Shadow of the Silk Road”; Sahadeo and Zanca, “Everyday Life in Central Asia”
correction: The word "Tajik" originally meant "non-Turk" or "Persian," not "Muslim"
We trace how the conquests of the infamous Tamerlane, the “great game” of imperial rivalry, and the revolutions of modern Russia shaped the map of central Asia that we see today. We consider how contemporary central Asians try to navigate the dangerous shoals of environmental disaster and rampant corruption, often while tethered to older Islamic, Turko-Mongolic, and nomadic traditions -- particularly in the looming shadow of a resurgent China.
Please support this podcast to hear my patron-only lectures on historical myths like “Western Civilization” -- www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632
Suggested further reading: Peter Golden, "Central Asia in World History"; Gavin Hambly, "Central Asia"; Rene Grousset, "The Empire of the Steppes"; Colin Thubron, “Shadow of the Silk Road”; Sahadeo and Zanca, “Everyday Life in Central Asia”
correction: The word "Tajik" originally meant "non-Turk" or "Persian," not "Muslim"
1 hr 34 min