Yuan

A comprehensive study reveals that the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty (13th–14th century) significantly contributed to China's architectural legacy, challenging long-held perceptions of the Mongols as destroyers. The research demonstrates that Mongol rulers, including Khubilai Khan, actively built structures—palaces, temples, pagodas, and more—while adhering to Chinese building traditions. Drawing on multilingual textual analysis and fieldwork across East Asia, the study highlights the resilience of China's architectural system under foreign rule and its role in fostering cultural exchange. This groundbreaking work establishes a new reference for understanding this pivotal period.

Steinhardt, N. (2024). Yuan. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691253350