Michael Dillon Books

Focusing on the key city of Kashghar, the book delves into the history of Xinjiang and the Uighur society during the period surrounding the communist takeover. It utilizes a wealth of records from ordinary people, offering a unique perspective on daily life before and after the political shift. These firsthand accounts highlight the profound changes experienced by the Uighurs, providing an in-depth look at their culture and the impact of historical events on their lives.

Compiled by specialists from the University of Durham Department of East Asian Studies, this new reference work contains approximately 1500 entries covering Chinese civilisation from Peking Man to the present day. Subjects include history, politics, art, archaeology, literature, etc. The Dictionary is intended for students, teachers and researchers, and will also be of interest to the general reader. Entries provide factual information and contain suggestions for further reading. Chinese terms are in pinyin romanisation and characters are given for the subject headings. A name index and comprehensive cross-reference system make this an easy to use, multi-purpose guide to the student of Chinese in the broadest sense.