The Book
Uzbekistan is a country of contradictions. Where legality meets torture and Islam meets a secular state, Uzbekistan is torn between its historical roots, Soviet rule, and modern consumerism. As a vital ally in the ‘War on Terror', yet retaining a deeply troubling record on human rights, even the West is uncertain about how to approach it.
In this vibrant account, respected journalist Robert Rand draws on three years living and travelling in the region to carefully deconstruct the cultural allegiances and tensions that color Uzbek life. From the heritage of the country's beloved hero, Tamerlane, to the clash of cultures in Uzbek pop music, this lively book will captivate the historian, the traveller, and anyone who wishes to understand modern life in the ex-Soviet bloc.
In this vibrant account, respected journalist Robert Rand draws on three years living and travelling in the region to carefully deconstruct the cultural allegiances and tensions that color Uzbek life. From the heritage of the country's beloved hero, Tamerlane, to the clash of cultures in Uzbek pop music, this lively book will captivate the historian, the traveller, and anyone who wishes to understand modern life in the ex-Soviet bloc.
Additional Information
| Subject | History |
|---|---|
| Pages | 224 |
| Imprint | Oneworld |
| Illustrations | Illustrations |
Reviews
"A perceptive book about contemporary Uzbekistan. Rand's brief but valuable Tamerlane's Children begins with dispatches from his time in Uzbekistan including pen portriats which give fascinating insights into comtemporary life there."
"A fitting introduction to a place that is virtually unknown to most people beyond its borders."
Table of Contents
IntroductionPART ONE:
Chapter One: 9/11
Chapter Two: Amir Timur
Chapter Three: Sevara of Uzbekistan
Chapter Four: The Oldest Koran
Chapter Five: On Love
Chapter Six: The Horseman
Chapter Seven: Cotton
PART TWO:
A Dispatch About Life in Contemporary Uzbekistan
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Epilogue
