An anthology of primary documents for the study of Central Asian history. It illustrates important aspects of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of Islamic Central Asia . It covers the period from the 7th-century Arab conquests to the 19th-century Russian colonial era. Publisher: Indiana University Press Illustration(s): 1 map Number of pages: 338 Publication date: 2009 Dimensions: 235 x 148 x 22 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Ron Sela