Scott Crawford

Novelist and historian specializing in relations between China and its steppe neighbors; author of The Han-Xiongnu War, 133 BC–89 AD and the historical novel Silk Road Centurion.

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Jun 6, 2024 • 45min

Scott Crawford, "The Han-Xiongnu War, 133 BC-89 AD: The Struggle of China and a Steppe Empire Told Through Its Key Figures (Pen & Sword, 2023)

Scott Crawford, a novelist and historian specializing in Sino-steppe relations, dives deep into the struggles between Han China and the Xiongnu nomadic empire. He reveals the complexities of a marriage alliance that sought parity through tribute, the unique mobile warfare of the Xiongnu, and the political intrigue within the Han court that impacted military campaigns. Crawford also discusses the challenging task of writing history without direct Xiongnu records and unveils the factors leading to their eventual collapse.

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