The Story of Xinjiang Revealed through Old Maps (1759-1912) by Yao Wang (English

Description: The Story of Xinjiang Revealed through Old Maps (1759-1912) by Yao Wang, Lewis James Wright Based on old maps and historical archives of Xinjiang, this book tells colorful stories of Xinjiang during the Qing dynasty. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Xinjiang, named in 1759 by Emperor Qianlong ( 1711-1799) of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty of China, was ruled by the Qing from the final phase of the Dzungar-Qing Wars when the Dzungar Khanate was conquered, and lasted until the fall of the imperial dynasty in 1912. Based on rare ancient maps and historical archives, the book tells stories of Xinjiang during the Qing. It involves Emperor Qianlong, Fragrant concubine (xiangfei , Uyghur concubine married with Emperor Qianlong), Lady Catherine (the wife of the British consul-general in Kashgar at the end of the 19th century, and lived in Xinjiang for nearly two decades), Swedish missionaries (persisted in spreading Christianity for 38 years among Uyghurs who believed in Islam), Guan Gong temples (the belief in Lord Guan, a religious tradition of the Han and Manchus) and so on. Author Biography Wang Yao is currently an associate professor in the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. His academic interests include ancient maps, ancient globes, historical geography of Xinjiang and history of Sino-Western exchange. Table of Contents PrefacePart One Old Maps and the Imperial Rule1.Emperor Qianlong, the Jesuit missionaries, and land surveying2.The legend of the Emperors "fragrant concubine" from the western territories3.The tumultuous journey of the Map of HamiPart Two Old Maps and Scholars1.Zhang Mu, Maps of the Western Territories, and a forum of frontier scholars2.The Manchurian Pilgrimage to the West: Qi Shiyi and his Sights and Sounds of the West3.Not just a tale of the Han Dynasty: Li Guangting and the Visual Appraisal of the Western Territories4.The Insouciant Disciple, the "Gengxu year", unscrupulous merchants and the Complete Atlas of XinjiangPart Three Early Cartography and the West1.An ever-changing exotic realm: Kashgar through the eyes of Lady Catherine2.The story of Chini-Bagh and its proprietor3. The story behind a simple book tag: Arthur W. Hummel and the Library of Congress Complete Atlas of XinjiangPart Four Old Maps and Folk Beliefs1.The martyr Huang Guifang and the "Fang deity" temples of Xinjiang2."Guardian of Xinjiang": the "Guan Gong temples" of Xinjiang3.Reaping what one not sows: the Swedish missionaries of KashgarPart Five Old Maps and Ethnicities1.The warriors of Xinjiang: garrison soldiers of the Eight Banner Army on the western frontier2.The western migration of the Xibe people: protecting the western frontier for the sake of the emperor3.The Torghut tribes return to the east: a Mongolian cavalrys migration from the Volga River to the Kaidu RiverPart Six Old Maps and Geography1.A visual representation of Xinjiangs major cities2.A tale of twin cities: the new and old settlements of Aksu3.A desolate ancient path winding through the western Tianshan ranges: the Illustrated Account of the Expedition along Nalin River from Ili to Kashgar4. Immortalizing the Qing Empires achievements: the stone tablet on the Complete Atlas of Xinjiang Feature Solid research, rare old maps, unique perspectives and vivid language Details ISBN1626430748 Author Lewis James Wright Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1626430748 ISBN-13 9781626430747 Format Paperback Pages 160 Imprint Bridge21 Publications, LLC Place of Publication Los Angeles Country of Publication United States Translator Lewis James Wright AU Release Date 2021-09-01 NZ Release Date 2021-09-01 US Release Date 2021-09-01 Publication Date 2021-09-01 UK Release Date 2021-09-01 Illustrations approx. 36 illustrations (mostly maps) Publisher Bridge21 Publications, LLC DEWEY 951.603 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137535593;

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