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The Life of Yakoob Beg, Athalik Ghazi and Badaulet, Ameer of Kashgar

The Life of Yakoob Beg, Athalik Ghazi and Badaulet, Ameer of Kashgar

Boulger, Demetrius Charles

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ISBN10: 116141407X
ISBN13: 9781161414073
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.83
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Life of Yakoob Beg, Athalik Ghazi and Badaulet, Ameer of Kashgar is a historical book written by Demetrius Charles Boulger. The book is a biography of Yakoob Beg, a 19th-century military leader and ruler of the Kashgaria region in Central Asia. The author provides a detailed account of Yakoob Beg's life, from his early years to his rise to power and eventual downfall.The book also explores the political and social climate of the region during Yakoob Beg's rule, including the conflicts with neighboring regions and the influence of foreign powers. Boulger draws on a variety of sources, including official documents, letters, and personal accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of Yakoob Beg's life and legacy.Overall, The Life of Yakoob Beg, Athalik Ghazi and Badaulet, Ameer of Kashgar is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Central Asia and the life of one of its most influential leaders.1878. This is an account of the life of Yakoob Beg, a soldier of fortune, who, without birth, power, or even any great amount of genius, constructed an independent rule in Central Asia and maintained it against many adversaries during the space of 12 years. But, while he was an able and courageous man, his internal policy was marred by his severity and the system of terrorism he adopted. It is also intended to make the reader aware of the great merits of China as a governing power. Beg's place in history helps to illustrate this point. Contents: Geographical Description of Kashgar; Ethnographical Description of Kashgar; History of Kashgar; The Conquest of Kashgar by China; the Chinese Rule in Kashgar; The Birth of Yakoob Beg and Career in the Service of Khokand; The Invasion of Kashgar by Buzurg Khan and Yakoob Beg; Wars with the Tungani; Yakoob Beg's Government of Kashgar; Yakoob Beg's Policy Towards Russia; Yakoob Beg's Relations with England; Yakoob Beg's Last War with China, and Death; The Chinese Reconquest of Kashgar; and The Chinese Factor in the Central Asian Question.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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