Gollings, John.

Kashgar : oasis city on China's old silk road / [Book] photographs by John Gollings ; introduction by George Michell, Marika Vicziany and Tsui Yen Hu. - London : Frances Lincoln Limited Publishers, 2008. - 159 pages : color illustrations, 1 color map ; 30 cm.

Formerly CIP.

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 stunning color photographs that are accompanied by informative text.

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9780711229136 (hardback)

GBA885614 bnb

014662225 Uk

915.16