| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 402 pages) |
| Series |
European expansion and indigenous response, 1873-8974 ; v. 9 |
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European expansion and indigenous response ; v. 9.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 origins of early European perceptions of China until 1850, the development of European encyclopaedias, and the sources used for entries on China. The second major part of the book examines the ways in which encyclopaedias presented information on things Chinese (geography, government, economy, history |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-396) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Historiography -- Europe -- History -- 18th century
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Historiography -- Europe -- History -- 19th century
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Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- History and criticism.
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HISTORY -- Asia -- China.
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Civilization -- Historiography
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Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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Historiography
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Civilization -- Historiography -- History -- 18th century
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China -- Civilization -- Historiography -- History -- 19th century
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China -- Civilization -- Historiography -- 18th century
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China -- Civilization -- Historiography -- 19th century
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| Subject |
China
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Europe
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004206984 |
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9004206981 |
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