Best Post-Soviet Asia
The Lost Heart of Asia
Discover Colin Thubron's journey through Central Asia in the wake of the fall of the Iron Curtain.
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About the book
Thubron travelled throughout Central Asia following the break-up of the Soviet Union and documented the widespread social upheaval in a region reeling from political change. An inspirational writer, intrepid traveller and insightful observer, he offers an outstanding guide to the history, people and culture of a vast region resonating with history and politics. 'Thubron's journey takes him through a spectacular, talismanic geography of desert and mountain... and he weaves its mysteries with modern images into a dazzling embroidery' The Times
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Published by Vintage Publishing
