Eurasian Crossroads: A History of Xinjiang (Paperback)

'[An] excellent ... and invaluable book.' '[A] very accessible, well written history of Xinjiang.' 'The scope and depth of Mr. Millward's latest text is unmatched.' 'The requisite scholarly reading on the region.' 'Well written, well documented, analytical, detailed and stimulating. I recommend it strongly.' 'The first successful attempt to grapple with the entire history of Xinjiang ... Recommended.' 'Eurasian Crossroads is a highly readable history of this vast and crucial region, where China's high-speed development drive collides with the aspirations of Muslim communities for national identity and cultural preservation. James Millward skillfully weaves all the different strands of Xinjiang's complex history into the colorful tapestry of his book, which is set to become the definitive reference on Xinjiang for laymen and scholars alike.' 'Eurasian Crossroads is a superbly written history of a region little known to American readers. James Millward introduces many fascinating, diverse actors into the story of Xinjiang and makes excellent use of existing monographs and primary source material. There is no comparable study in the field.' 'A masterful and insightful piece of integrative scholarship, unique in the literature in its scope and execution, and a pleasure to read.'