Eurasian Crossroads: A History of Xinjiang

James Millward

March, 2007
Cloth, 352 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13924-3
$41.50

"The scope and depth of Mr. Millward’s latest text is unmatched." — Ilaria Maria Sala, Far Eastern Economic Review

"The requisite scholarly reading on the region." — Nicolas Becquelin, China Quarterly

"[An] excellent... and invaluable book." — Jonathan Mirsky, New York Review of Books

"Well written, well documented, analytical, detailed and stimulating. I recommend it strongly. " — Colin MacKerras, American Historical Review

"The first successful attempt to grapple with the entire history of Xinjiang . . . Recommended." — CHOICE

"Eurasian Crossroads is a superbly written history of a region little known to American readers. James Millward introduces many fascinating, diverse actors into the story of Xinjiang and makes excellent use of existing monographs and primary source material. There is no comparable study in the field." — Peter C. Perdue, T.T. and Wei Fong Chao Professor of Asian Civilizations, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"Eurasian Crossroads is a highly readable history of this vast and crucial region, where China's high-speed development drive collides with the aspirations of Muslim communities for national identity and cultural preservation. James Millward skillfully weaves all the different strands of Xinjiang's complex history into the colorful tapestry of his book, which is set to become the definitive reference on Xinjiang for laymen and scholars alike." — Rob Gifford, former China correspondent for National Public Radio

Related Subjects

• Asian History

About the Author

James Millward is associate professor of intersocietal history at the Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. He specializes in the modern history of China and Inner Asia, including Mongolia and Tibet, as well as Xinjiang. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife-a journalist-and two daughters.

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