The Heart of Asia: A History of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates from the Earliest Times is a research work written by Francis Henry Screen and Edward Denison Ross. The book examines the events that happened in the described regions from the earliest times, revealing the complex relationship between the Russian Empire and the countries of Central Asia. The authors explore in detail the political, cultural and social aspects of the history of these territories, giving readers the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the development of events and relations in the region over a number of centuries. The book "Heart of Asia" is a valuable source of knowledge for those who are interested in the history of Central Asian countries and their relations with Russia.