Father Bichurin & the Chinese Chronicles: How China Saw the Bulgarians

Discover the fascinating world of Father Iakinf Bichurin (1777–1853) — monk, scholar, rebel thinker, and one of the first to bring Chinese chronicles into European scholarship. 📚✨

From the Xiongnu and Mongols 🐎, to mentions of the Bulgarians and Central Asian tribes 🌍, Bichurin’s translations revealed how the Chinese described their northern and western neighbors. His work connected ancient Chinese records 🏯 with European history 🏰, reshaping how we understand the peoples of the steppes.

⚔️ Huns, Turks, Mongols, and Bulgarians — all appear in the bamboo annals of China. Let’s dive into this mix of scholarship, politics, and adventure!
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