Eastward to Tartary
Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
1 February 2002
Summary
“Eastward to Tartary” is Robert Kaplan’s first book to focus on a single region since his bestselling “Balkan Ghosts.” It introduces readers to an explosive and little-known part of the world destined to become a tinderbox of the future.
Kaplan takes us on a spellbinding journey into the heart of a volatile region, stretching from Hungary and Romania to the far shores of the oil-rich Caspian Sea. Through dramatic stories of unforgettable characters, Kaplan illuminates the tragic histo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375705762 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375705767 |
| Author: | Robert D. Kaplan |
| Publisher: | Vintage Books USA |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2002 |
| Weight: | 281g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 133mm x 204mm |
| Series: | Vintage Departures |
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“A graceful writer… Providing historical (and cultural and religious) context is what Kaplan does best.” Los Angeles Times
About The Author
Robert D. Kaplan
Robert D. Kaplan is a national correspondent for “The Atlantic Monthly” and the bestselling author of eleven previous books on foreign affairs and travel, including “Balkan Ghosts, The Ends of the Earth, The Coming Anarchy,” “Eastward to Tartary” and most recently “Imperial Grunts.” He is currently the Class of 1960 Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Naval Academy. He lives with his wife and son in western Massachusetts.
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