The Turks comes in two volumes, each sold separately. Volume 2 of The Turks continues from where Volume 1 left off. After the Turks migrated away from the Far East, they came into contact with Islam once they reached the Near East. By mastering their military skills they became the masters of the Islamic world nearly for a millennium. Second edition provides some added valuable information to the first edition publication. Transitioning from nomadic states of the Eurasian steppes to forming formidable empires, they proved to be part of the evolving world history. In fact, as they stretched their influence into the continents of Asia, Europe, and Africa, they contributed to the development of Western in addition to Asian cultures.By controlling the Silk Road - an important historic avenue that allowed not only the transfer of merchandise across the vast territories of Eurasia but also facilitated the transfer of information and cultural traits between the West and the East - Turks influ