Eric Schluessel's Xinjiang: A New Historical Perspective
Rewriting Xinjiang's Past: Eric Schluessel and the Power of Chaghatay Turkic Sources Eric Schluessel's scholarship is reshaping our understanding of Xinjiang's history. Instead of relying solely on dominant narratives, Schluessel delves into underutilized primary sources, primarily documents written in Chaghatay Turkic (a Turkic language with a rich history in Central Asia). This innovative approach offers a fresh, nuanced perspective on the complex interplay between Uyghur and Han communities in Xinjiang, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries....