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The importance and interest attached to the subject of this Work appear to be now fully appreciated by the Public. China, from the antiquity of its origin, its early progress in arts and civilisation, and the very peculiar form which its institutions have as. Sumed, exhibits an aspect differing from that of every other empire, ancient or modern. Its story is that of the largest portion of mankind that have ever been united under one political and social system.
These considerations have induced us to bestow peculiar attention on the history, learning, commerce, and statistics of that immense sovereignty. There does not, so far as we know, exist at present any channel by which the historical inquirer can obtain a complete and connected view of them. Successive missionaries transmitted to Europe many important communications, but from their magnitude, nearly inaccessible to the ordinary reader. Such are the General History, in thirteen large quarto volumes, and the Miscellaneous Memoirs in sixteen. Du Halde alone attempted to reduce to a convenient form the very valuable records of which he had the command but his volumes are now, in a great de gree, superseded by fuller and more recent informa tion.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332596207
- ISBN 13 9781332596201
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages380
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book reveals the long, rich history and development of China, a nation that has risen from humble agricultural beginnings through a series of remarkable advancements during ancient times. The author takes a comprehensive look at China's history, starting with its legendary beginnings and continuing through the present day, exploring the major events, cultural shifts, and innovations that have shaped this great civilization. The book also examines the role of the Chinese Empire within the broader context of world history, emphasizing both its influence and its isolation. Through a thoughtful examination of themes including the rise and fall of dynasties, the development of Chinese philosophy and religion, and the impact of trade and exploration, the author provides a nuanced understanding of this fascinating and complex nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332596201_0
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