Encyclopedia of China : the essential reference to China, its history and culture
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Encyclopedia of China : the essential reference to China, its history and culture
Facts on File, c1999 , Fitzroy Dearborn, c1999
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"A Roundtable press book."
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780816026937
Description
Completely up-to-date and comprehensive, the Encyclopedia of China reveals the beauty, tragedies, and triumphs of this more than 3,000-year-old civilization. More than 1,000 extensively cross-referenced A-to-Z entries explore geography; population and lifestyle; religion and popular culture; arts and crafts; literature, performing and martial arts; history; current politics and economics; and foreign relations and trade.
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ISBN 9781579581107
Description
Presents a representative cross-section of entries on all aspects of the history and culture of China. Alphabetically organized, the entries include
* major cities and provinces
* historical eras and figures
* government and politics
* economics
* religion
* language and the writing system
* food and customs
* sports and martial arts
* crafts and architecture
* important Chinese figures outside of mainland China
* important Westerners in China.
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