Publisher's Synopsis
This aims to provide comprehensive study of the evolution of the boundaries of Asia. The centuries of jostling and conflict - in some cases still continuing - are encompassed in one volume. Treaties are drawn together from widely scattered sources and various languages, and some are published in English for the first time. All the agreements are accompanied by analysis of the political and geographical background.;It is an invaluable work of reference for geographers, historians and political scientists.;This book is intended for students and reserchers in geography and Asian studies.
