In the Shadow of the Mongol Empire Ming China and Eurasia
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,
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.
