Dadu's History of the Mongols

Author: (Swedish) Daujan, translated by Feng Chengjun
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Among the various fields of Chinese chronological history research, the Yuan Dynasty is an international project. The reason lies in the historical activities of the Mongol people during this period, which hold special global significance. The Yuan Dynasty, which established its capital in what is now Beijing, not only achieved the unification of the nation but also expanded outward, reaching as far as Eastern Europe today and establishing Khanates such as Chagatai, Kipchak, and Ilkhanate. These Khanates had a profound impact on the historical development of the various ethnic groups in these regions while also elevating and broadening the internal and external exchanges of China's traditional political economy and intellectual and cultural development. For this reason, a comprehensive understanding and research of the history of the Yuan Dynasty and the activities of the Mongol people necessitate the reference and utilization of historical documents beyond traditional sources. The author of this book, Daujan, is renowned as an orientalist. This monumental work, translated from French, draws heavily on Arabic and Persian historical materials. It not only provides a detailed account of the activities of the Mongol people in Central Asia, West Asia, and Europe but also offers abundant reference resources for the study and application of traditional texts such as the History of the Yuan Dynasty. As a result, it has received high praise and widespread use from scholars both in China and abroad.