Hall Light Study Early by Soothill William (14 results)

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: new.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. 289pp.incl.index; HB blue w/gilt; rubbed w/lt.wear on edges; lt.fox; PON; some lt.tan w/clean,tight pgs. "This book is an examination of Chinese traditions concerning the ancient Chinese institution known as the Ming T'ang - rendered in the title as 'The Hall of Light' - and the sacrificial rituals connected with it." photos & illus.…

Hardcover. First edition. 289pp., illus. Light cover wear else very good plus condition with text clean and binding sound without a dust jacket.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 22 x 14.5 cm. Octavo. xxii 289pp. Blue cloth in dust jacket. Frontispiece. Some small holes and light chipping to the jacket.

Condition: new.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A leading British sinologist explains traditional Chinese monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture.This book is a close examination of Chinese traditions concerning the ancient Chinese institution known as the Ming T'ang, rendered in the title as the 'Hall of Light', and the sacrificial rituals connected with it. Soothill does not offer a mere summary of the Chinese accounts of the Ming T'ang but an interpretation of those in the light of comparative anthropology and of the history of ancient astronomy.This is the culmination of the life-long study and research on China of a leading British sinologist, The Hall of Light illuminates traditional Chinese ideas about monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture, which have influenced the thought and behaviour of the Chinese for well over two millennia. This is a study that will be of value to sinologues, anthropologists, and students of comparative astronomy and religion, as well as anyone with an interest in Chinese tradition and thought.…

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A leading British sinologist explains traditional Chinese monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture.This book is a close examination of Chinese traditions concerning the ancient Chinese institution known as the Ming T'ang, rendered in the title as the 'Hall of Light', and the sacrificial rituals connected with it. Soothill does not offer a mere summary of the Chinese accounts of the Ming T'ang but an interpretation of those in the light of comparative anthropology and of the history of ancient astronomy.This is the culmination of the life-long study and research on China of a leading British sinologist, The Hall of Light illuminates traditional Chinese ideas about monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture, which have influenced the thought and behaviour of the Chinese for well over two millennia. This is a study that will be of value to sinologues, anthropologists, and students of comparative astronomy and religion, as well as anyone with an interest in Chinese tradition and thought.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. xxii + 289 p. 4 Ills; some notes and underlinings in the text.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 312 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 312 pages. 8.90x5.88x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.