Queen Kurmanjan of the Mountains (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781913356323)

Bubaisha Arstynbekova's epic poem, Queen Kurmanjan of the Mountains tells the story of Kurmanjan Datka, 'The Tsaritsa of Alai, ' a courageous and noble woman who was not afraid to break with tradition. An important politician, in the second half of the eighteen century, Kurmanjan ruled over the Alai region wisely, both seeking compromise and fighting for the rights of her people. A lyrical ode to the Queen, Arstynbekova's book also reveals the traditions and way of life of the Kyrgyz people in this period of intrigue and instability.

Author: Bubaisha Arstynbekova
ISBN-10: 1913356329
ISBN-13: 9781913356323
Publisher: Hertfordshire Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2021
Pages: 234
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.69d