The Empire of the Qara Khitai in Eurasian History Between China and the Islamic World |
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| Author:
| Biran, Michal |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-06602-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.99 |
Book Description:
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The empire of the Qara Khitai, one of the least known dynasties in the history of Central Asia, existed for nearly a century before it was conquered by the Mongols in 1218. Michal Biran considers its political, institutional and cultural histories.
The empire of the Qara Khitai, one of the least known dynasties in the history of Central Asia, existed for nearly a century before it was conquered by the Mongols in 1218. Michal Biran considers its political, institutional and cultural histories.