Tang Dynasty Furen Cengshuo

Author: Lin Ying
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book is one of the "Series of Historical Monographs on Sino-foreign Cultural Exchange" edited by Professor Cai Hongsheng of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou. In Tang Dynasty documents, "Fulin" is an alias for the Byzantine Empire. This book focuses on the international background of the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Byzantine Empire, examining the role and significance of the Uyghur Khaganate, the nine clans of the Jiaowu, and the Arab Empire as intermediaries in the transmission of Byzantine civilization. It also explores the similarities and differences between Fulin and the Persian, Arab, and Indian civilizations in the Western Regions, presenting significant innovations. Additionally, the book includes rich appendices and illustrations.