Crossing the Sands of Time is Jack Churchward's grounded examination of the Great Uighur Empire that ruled Inner Asia in the 8th and 9th centuries, and of the Taklamakanians, ancestors of today's Uyghurs. Informed by his conversations with Uyghur scholars, he contrasts the real history of the region with popular social-media portrayals and with the claims of his great-grandfather, James Churchward, whose every mention of the Uighurs is gathered in the appendices for readers to judge. This full-color paperback showcases the maps and photographs at their best on the printed page, and each copy is signed by the author. A collectible edition for readers of Silk Road and Central Asian history.