The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom (P.S.)

Type

Book

Authors

Winchester, Simon

ISBN 10

0060884614

ISBN 13

9780060884611

Tags

Asian American & Asian, China, Great Britain, Middle East, Military, Scientists, Travelers & Explorers, History & Philosophy, Asian American Studies

Abstract

The barbarian and the celestial -- Bringing fuel in snowy weather -- The discovering of China -- The rewards of restlessness -- The making of his masterpiece -- Persona non grata : the certain fall from grace -- The passage to the gate -- Appendix I: Chinese inventions and discoveries with dates of first mention -- Appendix II: States, kingdoms, and dynasties of China.

Description

xii, 316 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm

Biblio Notes

262886569

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