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This book analyzes how Chinese think tanks have become essential actors in today’s Chinese foreign policy and diplomatic practices. By providing an in-depth analysis of their roles, functions and tr……続きを見る

Once upon a time in ancient China there lived a certain king who had three daughters. The fairest and best of these was Kwan-yin, the youngest. The old king was justly proud of this daughter, for of……続きを見る

Terracotta Warriors provides an intriguing, original and up-to-date account of one of the wonders of the ancient world. Illustrated with a wealth of original photographs, this is the first book avai……続きを見る

This is the first book to comprehensively cover the historical process leading to Taiwan’s integration with Mainland China in the seventeenth century. As such, it addresses the Taiwan question in th……続きを見る

In China, John Leighton Stuart (1876-1962) is a controversial figure occupying an important position in the history of modern China and Sino-U.S. relations. As a scholar and educator, Stuart loved C……続きを見る

Sima Qian (transcription Sseu-ma Ts'ien ou Se Ma T'sien) (145 av. J.-C.-86 av. J.-C.) est un historien chinois, le premier à avoir tenté de décrire toute l'histoire de la Chine depuis sa création. I……続きを見る

Extrait « Dans un livre intitulé : « Documents sur les Tou-kiue (Turcs) occidentaux », publié en 1903 par l’Académie des Sciences de Saint-Pétersbourg, j’ai eu l’occasion de citer quelques extraits ……続きを見る

Extrait « Les montagnes sont, en Chine, des divinités. Elles sont considérées comme des puissances naturistes qui agissent d’une manière consciente et qui peuvent, par conséquent, être rendues favor……続きを見る

Extrait « Le présent travail se compose de quatre parties. La première est une introduction aux textes historiques ; d’une part, elle expose la généalogie et la chronologie des princes des Tou-kiue ……続きを見る

This book was originally written as a historical treatise to demonstrate -that the development of economic ties between Russia and China is the logical outcome of a centuries old friendship between ……続きを見る

The collection presents the proceedings of the international colloquium held in Sankt Augustin in 1997 and additional materials. The articles are written in English, German or Chinese (with English ……続きを見る

The Union Version, China's preeminent and most widely used translation of the Bible, had achieved the status of a sacred Chinese classic within the Chinese Church not long after its publication in 1……続きを見る

The Chinese economy has been the subject of substantial research in recent years in the United States and abroad. Much has been made of significant strides toward industrial development since the Co……続きを見る

Almost a half century has passed since the inception of the People's Republic cf China. In that time a charismatic leader has ruled and died, leaving a wake of .Destruction in his quest to transform……続きを見る

Machiavelli drew on 2000 years of history to develop theories on how to make war, how to win battles, and how to gain power and keep it. Using Machiavelli as a springboard, Dennis and Ching Ping Blo……続きを見る

Festivals give life to any society. They reflect the way of life, myth and art. In this ancient history book for kids, we’re going to dive into some of the most celebrated Chinese festivals. It is h……続きを見る

This book focuses on the nature of ethno-national conflicts and impacts of ideological orientation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) towards the national question in the context of Han nationali……続きを見る

Fritz Mauthners Werk "Hypatia von Alexandria: Historischer Roman" taucht tief in die antike Welt ein und erzählt die faszinierende Geschichte von Hypatia, einer herausragenden Mathematikerin und Phi……続きを見る

In 1950 the British government accorded diplomatic recognition to the newly founded People's Republic of China. But it took 22 years for Britain to establish full diplomatic relations with China. Ho……続きを見る

The Chinese are known for their talent in business. In this book, you're going to read about how trade and commerce was done in Ancient China. You will also learn the importance of the Grand Canal a……続きを見る

Ancient China is known for its art. It is a part of their culture that’s still very much seen in modern China today. Art in Ancient China was governed by the belief of the three perfections. What ar……続きを見る

DIE DEUTSCHEN KOLONIEN KIAUTSCHOU Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wollte sich das junge deutsche Kaiserreich auch seinen „Platz an der Sonne“ sichern. So begann Deutschland weltweit mit dem Erwerb von Kol……続きを見る

Buddhism, which originated and was developed in India, was gradually transmitted to China, a country with a wholly different cultural background. Though the core teachings of Buddhism were preserved……続きを見る

A fresh eyewitness account of the Japanese invasion of mid-China in 1937-1938, these letters by an American missionary in Hangzhou provide a vividly detailed, first-hand account of the spread of war……続きを見る

Anarchy in the Pure Land investigates the twentieth-century reinvention of the cult of Maitreya, the future Buddha, conceived by the reformer Taixu and promoted by the Chinese Buddhist reform moveme……続きを見る

After the Russian invasion of the Japanese puppet state of Manchuria (Manchukuo) in 1945, fourteen-year-old Akihisa Takayama escapes with his family to their ancestral Taiwan. Here they find themsel……続きを見る

This pathbreaking study provides the first comprehensive examination of India-China interactions in the broader contexts of Asian and world history. By focusing on material exchanges, transmissions ……続きを見る

During the early modern period, Muslims in China began to embrace the Chinese characteristics of their heritage. Several scholar-teachers incorporated tenets from traditional Chinese education into ……続きを見る

During the early twentieth century, Shanghai was the center of China's new media culture. Described by the modernist writer Mu Shiying as "transplanted from Europe" and “paved with shadows,” for man……続きを見る

This scholarly collection examines the origins, history, and contemporary nature of Chinese Judaism in the community of Kaifeng. These essays, written by a diverse, international team of contributor……続きを見る