History of Gaochang (Transportation Edition)

Author: Wang Su
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Publish Date: 2000-03-01
Features: This book is a work of research on the history of the ruling period of Gaochang (Turpan), a gem on the Silk Road during the Han and Tang dynasties. Gaochang served as a hub of international transportation and was located at the front where Eastern and Western civilizations collided. It was a place where diverse ethnic groups lived together, creating a dazzling and exotic culture. However, due to scarce records, its ruling history remained shrouded in mystery for a long time. Since the beginning of the 20th century, a large number of valuable documents and artifacts have been unearthed in Turpan, providing clues for exploring the history of Gaochang's ruling period. This book utilizes newly unearthed materials and integrates research findings from both China and abroad, systematically and clearly presenting to the world the history of how four central governments, eight separatist regimes, and four independent kingdoms successively ruled Gaochang, allowing people to gain a deeper understanding of the emergence and development of Western civilization.