Edward A. Allworth

For the Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, see Edward Allworth.

Edward A. Allworth (born December 1, 1920) is an American historian who is Emeritus Professor of Turco-Soviet Studies at Columbia University. [1]

Life

Allworth was formerly the director of the Center for the Study of Central Asia as well as director of the Program on Soviet Nationality Problems. He has published numerous books on the history of Central Asia.[1] During World War II he served as a Platoon Leader, 2d Lieutenant, and Adjutant, in the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, US Army, in the Normandy invasion and the Division's battles thereafter through the Allied World War II victory in Northern Europe.

Works

Some of his contributions to the history, people and cultures of Central Asia:

References