The Perilous Frontier: Nomadic Empires and China, 221 BC to AD 1757

ISBN: 978-1-55786-324-9

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348 pages

July 1992, Wiley-Blackwell

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"An excellent piece of work ... Barfield writes clearly, with a gratifyingly total absence of social scientific jargon ... his case is put with impressive cogency." Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society

"Barfield's significant and demanding book brings to a general audience a challenging new interpretation of relations between China and her northern neighbours ... provocative and persuasive ... Highly recommended." Choice

"Barfield's study is rich and provocative." Graham E. Johnson, University of British Columbia

"A welcome addition to the literature on the relations between Central Asian empires and China in premodern times. Thomas J. Barfield provides us with stimulating interpretations." American Historical Review

"Excellent study of Chinese-nomadic relations. Weaves a fascinating and detailed tapestry. This excellent work awakens the reader to another level affected by the emerging world system in the nineteenth century." The International History Review

"The appearance in paperback of this book is welcome. Breaking moulds." Asian Affairs

"Fine study. A most welcome addition to the literature." Bulletin School of Oriental and African Studies