Silk Road Years

Author: (English) Whitfield
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: From the fragments of unearthed documents, ten "ordinary people" from different ethnicities, social statuses, occupations, time periods, and personal experiences present their fascinating stories from multiple perspectives, showcasing various historical aspects of the eastern Silk Road during the 8th to 10th centuries. They vividly reflect the relationships between the Tang Empire and several key political entities in the Western Regions during this period, including war examples, human activities, local customs, and living conditions. The book covers politics, economy, military, religion, art, and folk customs, encompassing nearly all historical scenes of that time's society.