Isbn: 9780227171233 - the hall of light: a study of early chinese kingship (9 resultados)

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Condición: New. pp. 312 1:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam.

Condición: New. 2002. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . .

Condición: New. 2002. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. The culmination of the life-long study and research on China of a leading British sinologist, this text covers traditional Chinese monarchy religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture.&Uumlber den Autor.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A leading British sinologist explains traditional Chinese monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture.This book is a close examination of Chinese traditions concerning the ancient Chinese institution known as the Ming T'ang, rendered in the title as the 'Hall of Light', and the sacrificial rituals connected with it. Soothill does not offer a mere summary of the Chinese accounts of the Ming T'ang but an interpretation of those in the light of comparative anthropology and of the history of ancient astronomy.This is the culmination of the life-long study and research on China of a leading British sinologist, The Hall of Light illuminates traditional Chinese ideas about monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture, which have influenced the thought and behaviour of the Chinese for well over two millennia. This is a study that will be of value to sinologues, anthropologists, and students of comparative astronomy and religion, as well as anyone with an interest in Chinese tradition and thought.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 312 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.