Silk Road and the Political Economy of the Mongol Empire

The growing importance of Central and Inner Asia and the Silk Road is much discussed at present. This book compares the nature of present day networks in these regions with the patterns of similar connections which existed at the time of the Mongol Empire in the thirteenth century and its successor states. It considers settlement patterns, technology and technology transfer, trade, political arrangements, the role of religion and the impact of the powerful states which border the region. Overall, the book demonstrates that the Mongol Empire anticipated many of the networks and connections which exist in the region at present.

List of contents

Introduction, Chapter 1 Rise of Chinggis Khan, Chapter 2 Institutional Framework of Mongol Eurasia, Chapter 3 The Place of Religion in Mongol Eurasia, Chapter 4 Mongol Cities of Eurasia, Chapter 5 Trade and Economic Relations in Mongol Eurasia, Chapter 6 Echoes of the Past in Present Day Eurasia, Epilogue

About the author

Prajakti Kalra is a Research Fellow at the Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, University of Cambridge.

Summary

This book compares present day networks of Central and Inner Asia with the similar connections that existed at the time of the Mongol Empire in the thirteenth century and its successor states. The book shows the Mongol Empire anticipated many networks and connections which now exist in the region.

Product details

• Authors: Prajakti Kalra, Kalra Prajakti
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9780367438708
• ISBN: 978-0-367-43870-8
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Economic history, CE period up to c 1500, Medieval History, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Political Economy, Asian History, Historical Geography, Mongol Empire, Mongol Empire / Mongol Hordes / Khanates