Tang Dynasty Nine Clans Hu and Turkic Culture

Author: Cai Hongsheng
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Publish Date: 1998-12-22
Features: This book is both early and difficult to give birth to. Although it was written by an individual, it embodies the contributions of many. Among them are the author's teachers, colleagues, as well as predecessors and friends in the academic circles at home and abroad. Mr. Ji Xianlin happily wrote the preface for this book. The author's academic style is extremely rigorous. He insists on using comprehensive and detailed materials and employs meticulous argumentation. His knowledge is vast, covering not only ancient Chinese qu texts but also the findings of Western scholars, which he never overlooks. In today's academic discourse, one must be proficient in both Eastern and Western studies, integrating ancient and modern knowledge to achieve innovation and progress. Staying confined to one's own limited perspective and being stagnant is absolutely unacceptable. Almost all fields of study are now global. One must stay updated with the latest developments to truly keep pace with the times. A slight negligence could lead to falling behind. The topic of this book was inspired by a satirical dialogue between two famous mixed-race individuals from the Tang Dynasty. This work has no intention of "joining the mainstream," only a desire to "fill in the gaps." The book is divided into three parts: Tang Dynasty Nine Clans of Hu, Turkic Culture, and Western Species, Cultural Exchange. These three parts discuss the Hu and the foreign, as well as the fate of Hu-related items in Han Chinese territory.