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Encountering China

- Early Modern European Responses

part of the Apercus: Histories Texts Cultures series

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About Encountering China

Encountering China addresses the responses of early modern travelers to China who, awed by the wealth and sophistication of the society they encountered, attempted primarily to build bridges, to explore similarities, and to emulate the Chinese, though they were also critical of some local traditions and practices.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781611484823
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 218
  • Published:
  • October 7, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 139x216x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 304 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Encountering China

Encountering China addresses the responses of early modern travelers to China who, awed by the wealth and sophistication of the society they encountered, attempted primarily to build bridges, to explore similarities, and to emulate the Chinese, though they were also critical of some local traditions and practices.

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