Description: This book delves into the fascinating history of the nomadic empires of Eastern Asia, drawing parallels with the rise and fall of empires in Europe. The narrative begins with the earliest encounters between the Chinese and the Hiung-nu, a powerful nomadic people who dominated the northern frontier. Through meticulous translations of original Chinese sources, the author reconstructs the political landscape, social customs, and military strategies of these ancient nomads. The book then traces the rise of the Hiung-nu conqueror Meghder, whose empire rivaled that of China. Meghder's campaigns and diplomatic maneuvers are compared to those of Hannibal, highlighting the significance of these often-overlooked events in world history. The author emphasizes the cultural exchange and intermingling that occurred between the Chinese and the nomads, despite their frequent conflicts. As the narrative progresses, the book explores the rise and fall of subsequent nomadic empires, including the Sien-pi, Jwen-jwen, Turks, and Ouigours. The author sheds light on the complex relationships between these empires and China, revealing how nomadic adventurers even became emperors of North China. By examining the administrative systems, religious beliefs, and military tactics of these diverse groups, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the nomadic world and its lasting impact on Chinese history. Ultimately, this book challenges the traditional Eurocentric view of history by showcasing the rich and dynamic history of the nomads of Eastern Asia. It demonstrates how these empires shaped the political and cultural landscape of China and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the course of world history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Thousand Years of the Tartars (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 386 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Asia / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 18.1 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Edward Harper Parker
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
