China Illustrated: Western Views of the Middle Kingdom - Hardcover

Hacker, Arthur

 
9780804835190: China Illustrated: Western Views of the Middle Kingdom

Synopsis

This lavishly illustrated social history brilliantly captures the atmosphere of China and the dramatic changes that took place from the mid-sixteenth century to the beginning of World War II. A fascinating mix of the stories of merchants, mercenaries, missionaries, adventurers, refugees and main personalities.

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