Revolt Of The Tartars

Or Flight Of The Kalmuck Khan (1896)

Autor*innen

• Thomas De Quincey

Parameter

• 124 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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The narrative centers on the Kalmuck Khanate's revolt against Russian oppression in 1771 and their arduous journey toward China. Drawing from eyewitness accounts, De Quincey explores the Kalmucks' customs, the brutality they faced, and the challenges of their migration across Central Asia's steppes and deserts. His vivid descriptions capture both the harsh realities and the resilience of the Kalmuck people, highlighting their courage amidst adversity. This historical account reveals a significant yet often overlooked chapter in Central Asian history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback