History of Central Asian Civilization, Volume 2: The Development of Sedentary and Nomadic Civilizations: 700 BC to 250 AD

Author: János Halmáty & Xu Wenkan
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Volume II of "The History of Central Asian Civilizations" discusses various population movements and the interrelationships between cultures in Central Asia from 700 BC to 250 AD. During this period, several nomadic and settled civilizations emerged, with some living in grassland regions and others in oases. The differences between them intensified with the rise of the Achaemenid Empire. Alexander the Great's invasion changed the scene. Nomadic peoples were driven back, settled civilizations were strengthened, and they quickly took the dominant position.