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Yuan Dynasty Animal Husbandry Geographical Feature

Posted on:2009-12-22Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J ChenFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155360272955745Subject:Historical geography
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Constituted by north grassland nomad, Yuan was the first united dynasty with far-flung territory, which ranged from farming region to pasturing region. As a livestock started and horse-riding of feudal dynasties, the livestock industry played a significant role in the Yuan dynasty.This paper, firstly, discussed the historical background, general situation, related management institution and policies of livestock industry according to two periods—the time of Mongolia kingdom established by Genghis khan and the Yuan dynasty. In the first period, the producing technology and management of livestock industry have made some progress. In the second period, livestock industry gradually arrived at its flourish stage at the time of Qubilai, which could be proved by the perfect management institution, the integrated laws, etc. Then, the livestock industry of Yuan began to decline.Secondly, the pasturing land and post house, which can be used to reflect the outstanding achievement of Yuan's, were further discussed. The pasturing land of Yuan, specially the stated pasturing land, took up so large area that none dynasty could come up to it. Post house, the important part of transportation, had a relatively perfect network and integrated management policy.Finally the paper analyzed the reasons of ups and downs of livestock industry in Yuan. There are many reasons, for example the natural disasters, queasy political situation, luxury consumption, largess, etc.
Keywords/Search Tags:Yuan dynasty, animal husbandry, pasturing land
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