Research on the History and Geography of the Western Regions and the South Seas

Author: Wang Jing
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: On October 28, 2004, the last two lines of the , a work containing twenty thematic essays, were finally entered into the computer. Thus, the third professional direction in history after "Northeast Asian History" and "Yuan Dynasty Political History," the series of works on "Sino-Western Communication History," was finally completed. This book is a collection of historical and geographical research papers on the traditional sense of Western Regions (Central and West Asia) and South Sea (Southeast Asia). The author has a unique perspective, using a vast amount of historical and modern materials to conduct interesting research on various aspects that others might overlook, such as historical geography, cultural phenomena, birds, and beasts.
Wang Guan Chen Jin—A Study of the Eastern Entertainment "Fighting Roosters" Tradition cites historical records to describe the prosperity of fighting roosters in China from the Zhou Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, and also points out that the "Funan Kingdom" in today's Indochina Peninsula, the "Japara Kingdom" in today's Sunda Islands, and the "Srivijaya" also had similar entertainments.
Pang Dao Luo Zhou—The Maritime and Land Situation of Xiangshan in the Ming Dynasty and the Establishment of Macao studies the geographical conditions of Macao in the Ming Dynasty and its early history of establishment. Similar to this, it broadens horizons and inspires reflection.