The Sextants of Beijing: Global Currents in Chinese History

The Sextants of Beijing: Global Currents in Chinese History
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9780393320510
ISBN-13 : 0393320510
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Download or read book The Sextants of Beijing: Global Currents in Chinese History written by Joanna Waley-Cohen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2000-04-17 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprising survey of cosmopolitan China, a civilization actively engaged with other cultures and societies.


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