David M. Robinson

In the Shadow of the Mongol Empire

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In 1368, at the founding of the Ming Dynasty, all Eurasia knew of the Mongol empire. The Ming used this to tell a story that 'proved' that their dynasty was the Mongols' inevitable, legitimate successor. This study is for anyone interested in the Mongols, Chinese history, and the uses of historical memory.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 388
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. August 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 561g
• ISBN-13: 9781108729338
• ISBN-10: 1108729339
• Artikelnr.: 64360130

Autorenporträt

David M. Robinson, with reports by J. Parkhouse, H.S. Owen-John, B.E. Vyner and D.W.H. Allen

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part I. The Wider Historical Context: 1. Eurasia in Empire's wake
2. Daidu's fall
3. Changing fortunes
4. Black city
Part II. Chinggisid Narrative at Home: 5. Telling stories and selling rulership
6. A precarious tale
Part III. A Hard Crowd: 7. Letters to the Great Khan
8. South of the clouds
9. Chinggisid fold
Part IV. East Asia: 10. Eastern neighbours
Conclusion.