Isbn: 9780282425661 - the general history of china, vol. 1: containing a geographical, historical, chronological, political and physical description of the empire of china, ... particular account of their customs, manners, [idioma inglés] (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. 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. 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.…