Topics in Medieval Asian History
These sites look at a variety of topics of interest to medieval Asian studies, including language, religion, architecture and Asian identity.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Tocharian*
*(But were afraid to ask). Brief but informative page by Mark Dickens on the origins and discovery of this extinct Indo-European language.
*(But were afraid to ask). Brief but informative page by Mark Dickens on the origins and discovery of this extinct Indo-European language.
J. J. Saunders. A History of Medieval Islam
Chapter 9, "The Turkish Irruption," is a comprehensive overview of the spread of Turkish groups throughout Asia up to the beginning of the Crusades. Provided by Paul Halsall.
Chapter 9, "The Turkish Irruption," is a comprehensive overview of the spread of Turkish groups throughout Asia up to the beginning of the Crusades. Provided by Paul Halsall.
Missionaries and mandarins
Very nice online exhibit of works brought to China from the west and those brought back in return, at the Vatican Library.
Very nice online exhibit of works brought to China from the west and those brought back in return, at the Vatican Library.
The "Other" in "Afghan" Identity...
Although at times confusing due to less-than-perfect translation, Guy Matalon, PhD, offers a sound basis of research into the history of Jewish community in Afghanistan (Khurasan) in the middle ages.
Although at times confusing due to less-than-perfect translation, Guy Matalon, PhD, offers a sound basis of research into the history of Jewish community in Afghanistan (Khurasan) in the middle ages.
Timurid Architecture in Samarkand
Information on Timur the Lame (a.k.a. Tamberlane), his empire, dynasty and homeland. Includes a brief section on "The Timurids as Builders." By Mark Dickens.
Information on Timur the Lame (a.k.a. Tamberlane), his empire, dynasty and homeland. Includes a brief section on "The Timurids as Builders." By Mark Dickens.