From Genghis Khan to the Taliban: War and Peace in Central Asia credit:

3 Hours

Traces the transformation of Central Asia from Genghis Khan’s thirteenth century conquests to the present, covering the territories of present-day Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Xinjiang (Western China). We will explore nearly a thousand years of history, but the primary emphasis is on imperial schemes and transformations over the past 300 years. All readings are in English. No prior knowledge in Central Asian history is expected or required. Same as REES 228 . This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities - Hist & Phil Cultural Studies - Non-West