Collected Works of Chen Zhongmian: History of the Turks (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Cen Zhongmian
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Features: This book extensively collects historical materials about the Turks found in numerous Chinese classical texts, including the biographies of the Turks in official histories, the 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 there are differing accounts, they areed. The second volume consists of annotations on the biographies of the Turks, the biographies of Turkish tribes, and the inscriptions in Chinese and Turkish. It also includes multiple translations and essays, providing valuable references for those studying the history of the Turks.