Gyeongju : the capital of Golden Silla /

Gyeongju was the capital of the Kingdom of Silla in Korea from the fourth century to the tenth century, growing from a loose confederation of villages to become the capital of most of the Korean peninsula. In this volume, the history of this fascinating city, rich in archaeological discoveries, is c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nelson, Sarah M., 1931- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2017.
Series:Cities of the ancient world.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The ancient city of Gyeongju
  • Saro/Silla and the historic record
  • Gyeongju archaeology
  • Production : ceramics, bronze, iron, and gold
  • Silk roads and trade routes
  • Ranking and sumptuary rules
  • Rulership in Silla
  • Religions in Gyeongju
  • Gyeongju and Japan
  • Gyeongju in East Asian perspective : a summary and critique.