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Black Dragon River: A Journey Down the Amur River at the Borderlands of Empires,Used
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Black Dragon River is a personal journey down one of Asia? great rivers that reveals the region? essential history and culture. The world? ninth largest river, the Amur serves as a large part of the border between Russia and China. As a crossroads for the great empires of Asia, this area offers journalist Dominic Ziegler a lens with which to examine the societies at Europes only borderland with east Asia. He follows a journey from the rivers top to bottom, and weaves the history, ecology and peoples to show a region obsessed with the pastand to show how this region holds a key to the complex and critical relationship between Russia and China today.One of Asia? mightiest rivers, the Amur is also the most elusive. The terrain it crosses is legendarily difficult to traverse. Near the river? source, Ziegler travels on horseback from the Mongolian steppe into the taiga, and later he is forced by the river? impassability to take the TransSiberian Railway through the fourhundredmile valley of water meadows inland. As he voyages deeper into the Amur wilderness, Ziegler also journeys into the history of the peoples and cultures the river? path has transformed.The known history of the river begins with Genghis Khan and the rise of the Mongolian empire a millennium ago, and the story of the region has been one of aggression and conquest ever since. The modern history of the river is the story of Russias push across the Eurasian landmass to China. For China, the Amur is a symbol of national humiliation and Western imperial land seizure; to Russia it is a symbol of national regeneration, its New World dreams and eastern prospects. The quest to take the Amur was to be Russia? route to greatness, replacing an oppressive European identity with a vibrant one that faced the Pacific. Russia launched a grab in 1854 and took from China a chunk of territory equal in size nearly to France and Germany combined. Later, the region was the site for atrocities meted out on the Russian far east in the twentieth century during the Russian civil war and under Stalin.The long shared history on the Amur has conditioned the way China and Russia behave toward each otherand toward the outside world. To understand Putin? imperial dreams, we must comprehend Russia? relationship to its far east and how it still shapes the Russian mind. Not only is the Amur a key to Putinism, its history is also embedded in an ongoing clash of empires with the West.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black Dragon River'? A: 'Black Dragon River' explores the historical and cultural significance of the Amur River, detailing journalist Dominic Ziegler's journey along its path and examining the complex relationship between Russia and China.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of the book? A: The book features a narrative style that combines personal travel experiences with historical analysis, providing an engaging and insightful perspective on the Amur River and its surrounding cultures.
- Q: How many pages does 'Black Dragon River' have? A: 'Black Dragon River' contains 368 pages, making it a comprehensive read on the subject.
- Q: Is 'Black Dragon River' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Russian and Chinese history? A: Yes, the book is written for a general audience and provides context, making it accessible even for those who may not have prior knowledge of the historical events discussed.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Black Dragon River' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for repeated reading.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Black Dragon River'? A: The author of 'Black Dragon River' is Dominic Ziegler, a journalist known for his insightful commentary on Asia.
- Q: When was 'Black Dragon River' published? A: 'Black Dragon River' was published on November 10, 2015.
- Q: What is the significance of the Amur River as described in the book? A: The Amur River is portrayed as a crucial geographical and cultural boundary between Russia and China, symbolizing historical conflicts and the evolving relationship between the two nations.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: 'Black Dragon River' is a first edition, specifically the first printing.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading 'Black Dragon River'? A: Readers interested in travel literature, Asian history, geopolitical relations, and cultural studies will find 'Black Dragon River' particularly insightful.