This is one of the most comprehensive introductions in English to Sino-logical methods and traditional Chinese historical writing. The time span ranges from earliest times to 1911, with special emphasis on the years between the third century BC and the 18th century. The author includes introductions to major reference works and biographical information, and explanations of such matters as converting traditional dates. In addition to standard histories, the survey covers biographical writing, historical and administrative ...
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This is one of the most comprehensive introductions in English to Sino-logical methods and traditional Chinese historical writing. The time span ranges from earliest times to 1911, with special emphasis on the years between the third century BC and the 18th century. The author includes introductions to major reference works and biographical information, and explanations of such matters as converting traditional dates. In addition to standard histories, the survey covers biographical writing, historical and administrative geography, works on statecraft, archival sources, and Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist writings.
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Very Good Plus. No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo. Original wraps. Published Cambridge: Harvard Univ East Asian Research Center, 1974, second printing. 8vo. wrappers, 7" x 10", xxi+213pp. Slight sun fade to spine, name on front cover, else near fine, bright, crisp.
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