THE HAN-XIONGNU WAR 133 BC-89 AD: The Struggle of China and a Steppe Empire Told Through Its Key Figures

Builds a mosaic encompassing the centuries of conflict through biographies of 15 historical figures: the Chinese and Xiongnu emperors who first led their armies into battle; 'peace bride' Princess Jieyou, whose marriage to a steppe king forged a vital Chinese alliance; the explorer-diplomat Zhang Qian, who almost-inadvertently established the Silk Road, among other pivotal individuals. Color photos.