Bosra Shat's "History of the Secret History of China": Research and Text Translation

Author: Wang Yidan
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The "Integration of Eastern Culture" was advocated by Professor Ji Xianlin and organized for publication by the editorial committee jointly established by the Chinese Society of Eastern Culture and the Institute of Oriental Studies, Peking University. This is a global cultural project aimed at the revival and renewed glory of Eastern culture in the 21st century. The first volume of this book introduces the life and works of Rashid, his achievements in introducing and researching Chinese culture, the value and characteristics of "The History of the Secret History of China," and more. To present Rashid as comprehensively and thoroughly as possible, the author has searched for and referenced a large number of documents, including many materials that have not been noticed by previous scholars and some rare manuscripts. Among them is a short biography written by Rashid himself. The book is divided into two volumes. The first volume focuses on the study of Rashid and "The History of the Secret History of China." The second volume contains the translation and annotations of "The History of the Secret History of China."