Turek Ji Shi (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Cen Zhongmian
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Features: This book extensively collects historical materials on the Turks found in numerous Chinese classical texts, including the official biographies of the Turks in historical records, biographies of other tribes closely related to the Turks, inscriptions and biographies of the Turks, and more. Additionally, it includes translations of ancient Turkish inscriptions into Chinese and selected translations of works by foreign scholars. The content is rich and extensive, spanning over 800,000 words. The first volume is a chronological compilation of the history of the Turks, arranged in chronological order or by category. Where discrepancies exist in accounts, they are examined and annotated. The second volume consists of annotated biographies of the Turks, biographies of Turkic tribes, and annotations of Chinese and Turkish inscriptions. It also includes multiple translations and essays, providing valuable references for those studying the history of the Turks.