China in European encyclopaedias, 1700-1850 /

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This book shows how knowledge about China became part of European general knowledge. It examines English, French, and German encyclopaedias published between 1700 and 1850 and explores the use and presentation of information on China in works of general knowledge. The first chapters explore the orig...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lehner, Georg
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.
Colección:European expansion and indigenous response ; v. 9.
Temas:
1700-1899
Historiography > Europe > History > 18th century.
Historiography > Europe > History > 19th century.
Encyclopedias and dictionaries > History and criticism.
HISTORY > Asia > China.
Civilization > Historiography.
Encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Historiography.
China > Civilization > Historiography > History > 18th century.
China > Civilization > Historiography > History > 19th century.
Chine > Civilisation > Historiographie > 18e siècle.
Chine > Civilisation > Historiographie > 19e siècle.
China.
Europe.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter One Backgrounds of Knowledge; Chapter Two Formations of Knowledge; Chapter Three Canonizing China; Chapter Four Geography; Chapter Five Population and Society; Chapter Six Government, Politics and Economy; Chapter Seven History; Chapter Eight Language and Literature; Chapter Nine Philosophy and Religion; Chapter Ten Arts, Sciences, and Technologies; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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