Murray, Craig

Summary: A former British ambassador in Uzbekistan discusses his witness to brutality under the regime of dictator and western ally Islam Karimov, describing the political dogma he encountered from London's Foreign Office and their senior partners in Washington.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2007

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 958.7086 MUR

Samatar, Sofia

Summary: "In the late nineteenth century, a group of German-speaking Mennonites traveled from Russia into Central Asia, where their charismatic leader predicted Christ would return. Over a century later, Sofia Samatar joins a tour following their path, fascinated not by the hardships of their journey, but by its aftermath: the establishment of a small Christian village in the Muslim Khanate of Khiva....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Catapult 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SAMATAR, SOFIA SAM

Horning, Nicole

Summary: "When Uzbekistan declared independence and left the Soviet Union, it started a new chapter in its long history. Readers explore this history and the steps Uzbekistan has taken to plan for the future in this thoroughly-researched and updated guide. From facts about the government and economy to details about art, music, and sports, every aspect of life in this Central Asian nation is presented...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 958.7 HOR