Journal of Northwest Ethnic Studies (First Series)

Author: Zhou Weizhou
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book discusses the origin, spread, and Turpan's karez culture of karez in the history of Northwest ethnic groups, the study of the Xixia edition of the "Tongyi" dictionary, the interpretation of the Han-era inscriptions on the Wusun found at the Dunhuang Xuanquan Site, the translation and interpretation of the Pala Indian inscriptions in the history of Fidai, and more. It also includes the interpretation of the Tang-era epitaph of Lady Murong unearthed in Yuzhong, Gansu, the study of irrigation channels of the Yuan-era Yijinai Road found in the "Documents from the Black City," an initial exploration of the Aishan Canal of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and discussions on the ideological basis of the Qianlong Emperor's religious policies in Tibet and the enthronement of the Jebtsundamba by the Chinese government after the signing of the Sino-Russian-Mongolian Convention. All these contributions are aimed at filling gaps in research.