We are always striving to give the most comprehensive global view of history we can, so are delighted to announce our representation of a new contributor collection that offers a discernibly different perspective on the past.

Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, an education provider and publisher based in Astana, Kazakhstan have placed a set of images with us of historical illustrations originally commissioned for their own learning courses. As well as key figures and events in Kazakh history, the collection also encompasses imagery covering central Asia from stone age and early civilisation to invading armies, significant battles and 20th century political portraits. The collection is small but fascinating and we hope to add more content from NIS in the future. Click here to 'steppe' in and see a selection.

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