About the Author

James A. Millward is Professor of Inter- societal History at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. The author of Beyond the Pass: Economy, Ethnicity, and Empire in Qing Central Asia, 17591864, he writes on contemporary China in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Review of Books and the New York Review of Books.

Reviews

'[An] excellent ... and invaluable book.'
*Jonathan Mirsky, New York Review of Books*

'[A] very accessible, well written history of Xinjiang.'
*Jeffrey Wasserstrom, ‘Best China Books of 2020’, Five Books*

'The scope and depth of Mr. Millward's latest text is unmatched.'
*Ilaria Maria Sala, Far Eastern Economic Review*

'The requisite scholarly reading on the region.'
*Nicolas Becquelin, China Quarterly*

'Well written, well documented, analytical, detailed and stimulating. I recommend it strongly.'
*Colin MacKerras, American Historical Review*

'The first successful attempt to grapple with the entire history of Xinjiang ... Recommended.'
*Choice*

'A key reading in the study of the history of Xinjiang and the wider Eurasian region [...] a well-researched and knowledgeable historical survey.'
*Central Asian Survey*

'Eurasian Crossroads is a highly readable history of this vast and crucial region, where China's high-speed development drive collides with the aspirations of Muslim communities for national identity and cultural preservation. James Millward skillfully weaves all the different strands of Xinjiang's complex history into the colorful tapestry of his book, which is set to become the definitive reference on Xinjiang for laymen and scholars alike.'
*Rob Gifford, former China correspondent for National Public Radio*

'Eurasian Crossroads is a superbly written history of a region little known to American readers. James Millward introduces many fascinating, diverse actors into the story of Xinjiang and makes excellent use of existing monographs and primary source material. There is no comparable study in the field.'
*Peter C. Perdue, T.T. and Wei Fong Chao Professor of Asian Civilizations, Massachusetts Institute of Technology*

'A masterful and insightful piece of integrative scholarship, unique in the literature in its scope and execution, and a pleasure to read.'
*Morgan Liu, H-Soyuz*