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The Mongol Unification of China
Series: Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia
The Mongol conquests of China in the thirteenth century have typically been seen as a disaster for the subject Chinese peoples, placing them under the yoke of an invader insensitive to Chinese cultural values, distrustful of Chinese influences and inept in government. This book assesses the...
To Be Published February 14th 2014 by Routledge
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Marco Polo's China
A Venetian in the Realm of Khubilai Khan
Series: Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia
Marco Polo’s famous book about his journey to China, written in 1298, continues to be a subject of considerable controversy. One recent work on the subject argues that Marco Polo never went to China at all, and other scholars have pointed out apparent mistakes and important omissions in Marco’s...
Published May 11th 2009 by Routledge
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Beijing – A Concise History
Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia
Stephen Haw sets out the history of the city of Beijing, charting the course of its development from its early roots before 2000 BC to its contemporary position as capital of the People’s Republic of China. Stephen Haw, a well-established author on China, outlines the establishment of the earliest...
Published October 12th 2006 by Routledge