Flexibility and Limitation in Steppe Formations: The Kerait Khanate and Chinggis Khan

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BRILL, 1 Oca 1998 - 192 sayfa
This volume examines the circumstances that brought about the rise of the Mongolian empire. Twelfth-century Asia and the tribal politics of Inner Asia are examined on macro and micro levels. The study concentrates on the Keraits, one of the most powerful tribal peoples of Inner Asia during Chinggis Khan's early rise to power and one of the greatest losers in the ensuing political realignment. The Kerait, who gave rise to the legend of Prester John, are studied as a symbol of Inner Asian tribal world. In contrast to models of domination, this work portrays a competitive environment involving both conflict and coexistence. Focusing on power, its limitations and its transformation, we trace the emergence and consolidation of Chinggis Khan's authority within this environment of coexistence, shifting alliances and competition.
 

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Patterns of Universalism and Localism in Inner Asia
1
Prelude to the Thirteenth Century
17
Shifting Alliances and the Kerait
60
The New Universal Order
124
Epilogue
151
References
174
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senbike Togan, Ph.D. (1973) in East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University, is Professor of History at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. She has published many articles dealing with Inner Asian tribes, and their relation to trade and state formations.

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