Qarakhanid Roads To China A History Of Sino-tur... Link

: She integrates Chinese primary sources with Islamic texts and archaeological data to fill gaps where Qarakhanid court records are missing.

: Discusses the Qarakhanids' allies and their interactions with China. Qarakhanid Roads to China A History of Sino-Tur...

: Highlights the year 1009 as a critical turning point for Qarakhanid diplomatic missions to the Song Dynasty. ### Chapter Overview : She integrates Chinese primary sources with Islamic

: Duturaeva proves that Sino-Turkic relations thrived rather than declined during this period. ### Chapter Overview : Duturaeva proves that Sino-Turkic

💡 The book famously challenges the "Silk Road crisis" theory, which suggested trade declined significantly between the fall of the Tang Dynasty and the rise of the Mongols. ## Core Objectives and Findings

: Shows that the Silk Road was about more than just silk; it involved tea, horses, frankincense, amber, jade, and porcelain.

: Explores the roles of Dunhuang, Turfan, and Tibet.