Eighteen Lectures on Dunhuang

A monumental discovery in the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang in 1900 uncovered a medieval monastic library, hidden since the 11th century. This trove of manuscripts, initially sold to foreign scholars, revolutionized multiple academic fields by providing unprecedented firsthand material from China's middle period. 'Eighteen Lectures on Dunhuang' offers the first English summary of this transformative field, tracing its history and scholarly contributions. The book bridges Eastern and Western scholarship, synthesizing decades of research into an accessible overview for academics and educated readers alike.

Rong, X., & Galambos, I. (2013). Eighteen Lectures on Dunhuang. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004252332