The General History of China, Vol. 1: Containing a Geographical, Historical, Chronological, Political and Physical Description of the Empire of China, Chinese-Tartary, Corea and Thibet; Including an Exact and Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners, - Softcover

Jean-Baptiste Du Halde

 
9780282425661: The General History of China, Vol. 1: Containing a Geographical, Historical, Chronological, Political and Physical Description of the Empire of China, Chinese-Tartary, Corea and Thibet; Including an Exact and Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners,

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This groundbreaking work provides the most complete account of the Chinese nation ever produced in the English language and offers one of the earliest European views of this ancient civilization. The author, a Jesuit missionary, spent thirty-two years in China, during which time he collected information and conducted extensive research. The author, however, was not solely responsible for this text, as it was reviewed and edited by numerous Jesuit scholars, both in China and Paris, to ensure its accuracy and completeness. The resulting account reveals intriguing details about China's history, culture, and people at the time of its writing. Thoroughly researched and full of fascinating observations, this book offers a vivid and multifaceted exploration of one of the world's most captivating civilizations.

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