The Evolution of Interaction Between China and the Da Qin Based on Chinese Historiography
Abstract
In this essay, I will discuss about the changing relationship between China and the Roman Empire in the long stream of history from Chinese historiography. While doing research I found that in Qin dynasty two countries have direct interaction with each other, but faded in Tang dynasty. Multiple historical resource written in Tang dynasty were overlap with previous source written during earlier period like Qin. As we all know, China and Roman empire are both really strong empires over their regions. If their influence each other in economic or politics perspective, the influence is incalculable. Nowadays, there were only few research researching on this topic; however, the effect of this research would be extremely valuable. The interaction between these two countries not only will bring effect on themselves in political and economic impact, but also bring to those countries along the silk road connected between China and Da Qin, so it would be very significant researching on this topic.
References
- Roman empire last for over thousands of years, starting from 618 to 906 AD, including both West and East Roman Empire, according to https://www.rome.net/roman-empire
- The sinologists’ Da Qin; East Syrian Scientists across the Courts of Early Medieval Persia, China, and Tibet, and the Possibility That ‘Da-Qin’ Christians Were ‘Tajik’ Christian; mentioned about the origin of the name of Da Qin and its purpose.
- Founded in History website. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-china/qin-dynasty
- Fan Ye; compilation of previous Chinese historical record.
- Eastern Han; ZhangHe emperor ruled in 87-88CE.
- An electronic version of Chinese historical record from pre-Qin to the modern era.
- Ouyang Xun, Yi Wen Classical Collection: The section 84 - under the Part of Baoyu.
- Ouyang Xun, Yi Wen Classical Collection The 95 section - Under the Part of animals.
- Du You, Tong Dian: Border Defense IX; Roman Empire.