Gyeongju

The Capital of Golden Silla

Bibliographic Data

ID9371948
AuthorsSarah Milledge Nelson (corresponding author)
Year2017
Pages154
Publication date2017-02-17
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueGyeongju (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.4324/9781315627403
OpenAlexW4242365790
ISBN9781315627403
Open LibraryOL29347787M
LanguageEN
Citations received4

Gyeongju, the capital of the Kingdom of Silla, grew from a loose confederation of villages, called Saro, to become the capital of most of the Korean peninsula. Its relationships with Japan, the Eurasian Steppes, and countries along the Silk Road leading to Europe helped to make the city one of the most prosperous and significant in ancient East Asia. In this seminal new volume, Sarah Milledge Nelson draws on over 30 years’ experience to offer the first complete history of this fascinating city. Gyeongju explores culture, class and rank, industry, international relations, rulers, and socio-cultural issues such as gender, and examines in detail the complex systems of class and rank, Gyeongju’s position as the royal seat of Silla, and the influence and legacy of the ancient city. Excavations in Gyeongju have provided evidence not only of the wealth and power of the monarchy, but also of production and agriculture, and the reach of Gyeongju’s trade routes, making this city a fascinating case study for the region. Augmented with extensive maps and images which illustrate the city’s rich history, this volume is crucial reading for anyone interested in the city, the kingdom of Silla, the history and archaeology of Korea, and early urbanism and state formation in East Asia

Political science · Chinese history and philosophy · Eurasian Exchange Networks · Japanese History and Culture · Antiquities · History · Korea · politics and government · Social life and customs

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