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Primary Sources, Historical Collections
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Chinese HistoryGeneral SociologyHistoriography
ISBN13: 9781024297263
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Primary Sources, Historical Collections: China, Past and Present offers a unique glimpse into China through the eyes of historical figures and observers. Compiled and presented by Edward Harper Parker, this collection provides invaluable primary source material for understanding China's rich and complex history. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, the book presents a curated selection of documents and accounts that shed light on China's past, offering insights into its culture, society, and politics.
This volume serves as an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of China through original historical texts. Parker's compilation provides a direct connection to the voices and perspectives of the past, making it an indispensable addition to any collection on Chinese history.
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