China and the Uyghurs

The book offers a comprehensive history of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, detailing their evolution from imperial China to modern times. It examines the complex and often tense relationship between the Uyghurs and the Chinese state, with a particular emphasis on the policies of the Chinese Communist Party since 1949. The narrative highlights both the progressive and repressive measures that have shaped Uyghur identity and experiences throughout the decades.