Beyond Roman World: Conections between Ancient Rome and China During Antonine Emperors (96-192 D.C)

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22320/rte.vi34.2593

Keywords:

Rome, China, Seres, Silk Road, Da Qin

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to recognize, analyze and comment on the scope of Roman civilization towards other latitudes of the world; Specifically the civilization of China, identifying for this the documentation of chroniclers of the time, Western and Oriental, who can refer to both civilizations; And establish, in addition to whether there was mutual knowledge between these peoples, whether through direct or indirect contact. This review is limited to the Roman period of the Antoninus emperors (96 to 192 D.C) and the Han Dynasty in China (206 BC - 220 D.C). The research, in addition to the review of Western and Eastern sources, relies on maps and updated historiographical research.

Author Biography

  • Rolando Chaparro Gehren, University of Concepción
    Profesor de Historia y Geografía.

Published

11/24/2016

Issue

Section

Historia

How to Cite

Beyond Roman World: Conections between Ancient Rome and China During Antonine Emperors (96-192 D.C). (2016). Tiempo Y Espacio, 34, 9-28. https://doi.org/10.22320/rte.vi34.2593