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Xiongnu “Kings” and the Political Order of the Steppe Empire

Miller, Bryan K.·2014·Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient
DOI 10.1163/15685209-12341340
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Descriptions of the political order of the Xiongnu empire rely heavily upon Chinese historical narratives and, as a result, often simplify steppe politics and gloss over provincial political agents. This paper therefore discusses the entire spectrum of “kings” and regional elites in the steppes in order to elucidate shifting power politics over the course of the Xiongnu empire. Furthermore, a comparison of historical dynamics with the archaeological record suggests that competition from local leaders against the ruling factions spurred changes in material regimes of the imperial political culture, leading to a bifurcation of the steppe elite and pronounced expressions of authority.

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Authors
Miller, B. K.
Affiliations
University of Bonn
Venue
Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Published
2014-02-11
Volume
57
Issue
1
Pages
1-43
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  • 0022-4995
  • 1568-5209
DOI
10.1163/15685209-12341340
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