Byzantine Historian Describes Ancient China // 7th cent. Theophylact S. // Primary Source

Cities built by Alexander the Great, carriages of gold, warring states, animals bred to create a special thread...fantasy mixes with truth in this fascinating insight into the West's knowledge of China at the turn of the 7th century.

Thanks to Mary and Michael Whitby for the use of their fantastic translation.
https://www.amazon.com/History-Theophylact-Simocatta-Translation-Introduction/dp/019822799X

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