--- product_id: 32820919 title: "Restless Valley: Revolution, Murder, and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia" price: "188.39 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32820919-restless-valley-revolution-murder-and-intrigue-in-the-heart-central store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Restless Valley: Revolution, Murder, and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia **Price:** 188.39 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Restless Valley: Revolution, Murder, and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia - **How much does it cost?** 188.39 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32820919-restless-valley-revolution-murder-and-intrigue-in-the-heart-central) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A reporter's vivid account of Central Asia's wild recent history--violent in the extreme and rife with characters both heroic and corrupt It sounds like the stuff of a fiction thriller: two revolutions, a massacre of unarmed civilians, a civil war, a drug-smuggling highway, brazen corruption schemes, contract hits, and larger-than-life characters who may be villains . . . or heroes . . . or possibly both. Yet this book is not a work of fiction. It is instead a gripping, firsthand account of Central Asia's unfolding history from 2005 to the present.Philip Shishkin, a prize-winning journalist with extensive on-the-ground experience in the tumultuous region above Afghanistan's northern border, focuses mainly on Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Both nations have struggled with the enormous challenges of post-Soviet independent statehood; both became entangled in America's Afghan campaign when U.S. military bases were established within their borders. At the same time, the region was developing into a key smuggling hub for Afghanistan's booming heroin trade. Through the eyes of local participants--the powerful and the powerless--Shishkin reconstructs how Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have ricocheted between extreme repression and democratic strivings, how alliances with the United States and Russia have brought mixed blessings, and how Stalin's legacy of ethnic gerrymandering incites conflict even now. Review: Fergana Valley comes alive in modern times - Fabulous investigation of Central Asia's modern, political history takes us there into the inner sanctums of power and control after the breakup of the USSR. The author documents sources and makes good effort to be objective. The Fergana Valley and its surrounding countries laying claim to it, come alive in Shishkin's report. Well done. Very exciting. Very authentic. Review: Just to have this case reviewed is absolutely amazing! - Interesting, thought provoking and the KZ human rights gentleman prisoned for the murder of a KZ policeman is right now ( 24/ 01/2017) having his case retired and a verdict is expected on 27/01/2017. Just to have this case reviewed is absolutely amazing! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,482,778 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #209 in Central Asia History #1,823 in Russian History (Books) #27,542 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 97 Reviews | ## Images ![Restless Valley: Revolution, Murder, and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+oHwofCxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fergana Valley comes alive in modern times *by R***N on February 25, 2016* Fabulous investigation of Central Asia's modern, political history takes us there into the inner sanctums of power and control after the breakup of the USSR. The author documents sources and makes good effort to be objective. The Fergana Valley and its surrounding countries laying claim to it, come alive in Shishkin's report. Well done. Very exciting. Very authentic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just to have this case reviewed is absolutely amazing! *by S***T on January 23, 2017* Interesting, thought provoking and the KZ human rights gentleman prisoned for the murder of a KZ policeman is right now ( 24/ 01/2017) having his case retired and a verdict is expected on 27/01/2017. Just to have this case reviewed is absolutely amazing! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genuine and Forthright Political Travelogue on Central Asia *by R***Z on June 25, 2013* If it was not for Philip Shishkin's language skills and cultural background, Restless Valley perhaps would not be as genuine and forthright, informative and multifaceted. As other reviewers noted, there are limited publications covering Central Asia. So when I learned about the upcoming release of Restless Valley, I signed up to get a copy as soon as it was available on Amazon. While I had not known Philip Shishkin personally prior to reading this book, reading Restless Valley felt as if Philip was an old friend telling anecdotes and stories about people that we know in common. Covering political intrigues, corrupt schemes at the top level, and revolutions mostly in Kyrgyzstan, the author does take the reader on a political travelogue to Uzbekistan, as well as to neighboring Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and briefly to Kazakhstan. He invites the reader to join his private conversations with top government officials and human rights activists, with law enforcement officials and outlaws, with journalists and ordinary people. The transitions from one chapter to another in the book are smooth, usually through an intriguing story that connects at-first-sight irrelevant stories to each other. When it comes to ethnic conflicts, it's hard to be both truthful and unbiased. Philip Shishkin does manage that fine line in his analysis of the ethnic conflict between the Kyrgyz and Uzbeks. In every chapter, he gives two sides of the story leaving the reader with food for thought. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Central Asia. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32820919-restless-valley-revolution-murder-and-intrigue-in-the-heart-central](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/32820919-restless-valley-revolution-murder-and-intrigue-in-the-heart-central) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-04*