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Cherishing Antiquity

- The Cultural Construction of an Ancient Chinese Kingdom

About Cherishing Antiquity

The rapid rise and fall of the southern kingdom of Wu inspired many memorials in the former capital city of Suzhou, including the building of temples, shrines, and monuments. Analyzing the history of Wu as recorded in ancient Chinese texts and literature, Olivia Milburn illuminates the cultural endurance of this powerful but short-lived kingdom.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674726680
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 404
  • Published:
  • November 17, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 159x229x32 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 750 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 29, 2024

Description of Cherishing Antiquity

The rapid rise and fall of the southern kingdom of Wu inspired many memorials in the former capital city of Suzhou, including the building of temples, shrines, and monuments. Analyzing the history of Wu as recorded in ancient Chinese texts and literature, Olivia Milburn illuminates the cultural endurance of this powerful but short-lived kingdom.

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