The Chinese world, 7th-8th centuries – Mapping Globalization

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The Chinese world, 7th-8th centuries

Summary

This map depicts the history of the Tang (T’ang) Empire (618 – 907) and its neighbors
as far west as the Caspian Sea. The zone of Chinese cultural dominance during this time is also delineated.

The expansion of Tibet and the advance of Islam are shown, together with trade routes and canals.

Captions give brief descriptions of the Nan-Chao Kingdom, the Khmer Kingdom,
the Pohai (Parhae) Kingdom, and various ethnic groups, including the Emishi (Japan),
the Khitan (Liao), Turks, and Uighurs.

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Source

The Times Complete History of the World (2007), p. 139