Islamic Central Asia: An Anthology of Historical Sources

This volume is the first English-language anthology of primary documents for the study of Central Asian history. Scott C. Levi and Ron Sela draw from a vast array of historical sources to illustrate important aspects of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of Islamic Central Asia. These documents - many newly translated and most not readily available for study - cover the period from the 7th century Arab conquests to the 19th century Russian colonial era and provide new insights into the history and significance of the region.