Tang China And The Collapse Of The Uighur Empire: A Documentary History (Brill's Inner Asian Library, 13)

The extant writings of the late Tang chief minister Li Deyu form the basis for Michael Drompp s reconstruction of the Tang dynasty s response to a threatening event, viz. the collapse of the Uighur steppe empire in 840 C.E., and the subsequent fleeing of large numbers of Uighur refugees to China s northern frontier. Through a translation of seventy relevant documents the author analyzes the rhetoric of the crisis, as well as its aftermath. The extant writings of Li Deyu uniquely allow an in-depth look into Chinese-Inner Asian relations, very unusual for such an early period. This volume permits us a close look at the workings of the late Tang government, particularly in terms of policy formation and implementation, as well as the rhetoric surrounding such activities." The Extant Writings Of The Late Tang Chief Minister Li Deyu Form The Basis For Michael Drompp's Reconstruction Of The Tang Dynasty's Response To A Threatening Development: The Collapse Of The Uighur Steppe Empire In 840 C.e., And The Subsequent Flight Of Large Numbers Of Uighur Refugees To China's Northern Frontier. Through A Translation Of Seventy Relevant Documents The Author Analyzes The Historical Development And Rhetoric Of The Crisis, As Well As Its Aftermath. The Writings Of Li Deyu Allow A Unique, In-depth View Of Chinese-inner Asian Relations, Very Unusual For Such An Early Period. This Volume Permits Us A Close Look At The Workings Of Late Tang Government, Particularly In Terms Of Policy Formation And Implementation, As Well As The Rhetoric Surrounding Such Activities.--book Jacket. Ch. 1. The Frontier -- Ch. 2. The Flight Of The Uighurs To China -- Ch. 3. Negotiations Between The Tang Court And Oga Qaghan -- Ch. 4. The Resolution Of The Crisis -- Ch. 5. Tang Relations With The Kirghiz -- Ch. 6. The Rhetoric Of The Crisis -- Ch. 7. Geopolitical Change In East Asia And Inner Asia After The Crisis. By Michael R. Drompp. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [341]-353) And Index.