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Lost enlightenment : central Asia's golden age from the Arab conquest to Tamerlane / S. Frederick Starr

by S. Frederick Starr

This history examines the intellectual golden age of Central Asia between 800 and 1200, detailing the region's advancements in science, trade, and philosophy. It highlights the significant contributions of Persianate and Turkic scholars to global knowledge.

Accession 11496 ISBN 9780691157733 Publisher Princeton University Press
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