1880-90
The 1880s: A decade of exploration and global changes
In the Steppes of Central Asia (musical tableau, composed by Alexander Borodin in 1880, played on period instruments)
Timelines and history
Russian conquest of Central Asia
China in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Photo essays and maps
The Kyrgyz 150 years ago (in photos)
Rare photos from 19th-century China
Countries of the Old World, 1750
Major events of late 19th century
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