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The Perilous Frontier: Nomadic Empires And China 221 B.C. To Ad 1757 (Studies In Social Discontinuity)
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Around 800 Bc, The Eurasian Steppe Underwent A Profound Cultural Transformation That Was To Shape World History For The Next 2,500 Years: The Nomadic Herdsmen Of Inner Asia Invented Cavalry Which, With The Use Of The Compound Bow, Gave Them The Means To Terrorize First Their Neighbors And Ultimately, Under Chingis Khan And His Descendants, The Whole Of Asia And Europe. Why And How They Did So And To What Effect Are The Themes Of This History Of The Nomadic Tribes Of Inner Asia The Mongols, Turks, Uighurs And Others, Collectively Dubbed The Barbarians By The Chinese And The Europeans.This Twothousand Year History Of The Nomadic Tribes Is Drawn From A Wide Range Of Sources And Told With Unprecedented Clarity And Pace. The Author Shows That To Describe The Tribes As Barbaric Is Seriously To Underestimate Their Complexity And Underlying Social Stability. He Argues That Their Relationship With The Chinese Was As Much Symbiotic As Parasitic And That They Understood Their Dependence On A Strong And Settled Chinese State. He Makes Sense Of The Apparently Random Rise And Fall Of These Mysterious, Obscure And Fascinating Nomad Confederacies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Perilous Frontier'? A: The main theme of 'The Perilous Frontier' is the cultural transformation of the Eurasian steppe around 800 BC, focusing on the nomadic tribes of Inner Asia, their military innovations, and their complex relationship with settled civilizations like China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Perilous Frontier' is Thomas Barfield, who provides insights into the history and dynamics of nomadic empires.
- Q: When was 'The Perilous Frontier' published? A: 'The Perilous Frontier' was published on February 3, 1992.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Perilous Frontier'? A: 'The Perilous Frontier' contains 348 pages.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: 'The Perilous Frontier' is listed as new.
- Q: What is the historical significance of the nomadic tribes discussed in the book? A: The nomadic tribes discussed in the book, such as the Mongols and Turks, played a significant role in shaping world history through their military innovations and interactions with settled states.
- Q: What kind of sources does the author use for this history? A: The author draws from a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive history of the nomadic tribes and their impact on world history.
- Q: What is the book's perspective on the nomadic tribes? A: The book argues that the nomadic tribes were complex societies with underlying social stability, countering the perception of them as merely barbaric.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an unstated edition.