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Kashgar: Oasis City on China's Old Silk Road
Kashgar Oasis City on China's Old Silk Road Author:George Michell, Marika Vicziany, Tsui Yeshu In the 19th century, the Silk Road city of Kashgar played a central role in the strategic rivalry between Britain and Russia. Today it remains one of the most complete historical urban centers in China, and its celebrated Sunday market is one of the most vibrant in central Asia. This book honors Kashgar?s extraordinary history and character in s... more »tunning color photographs that are accompanied by informative text.« less