The Encyclopaedia Sinica Classic Reprint

Author : Samuel Couling
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0331651734

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The Encyclopaedia Sinica (Classic Reprint) by Samuel Couling Pdf

Excerpt from The Encyclopaedia Sinica As regards other contributors of matter the bulk of the work was done by myself, as already stated, and it was only when there seemed a reasonable hope of publishing that I ventured to ask specialists for help. I then found that there was no lack of ready helpers for a. Work that promised to appear early: it might have been in vain to ask for help at the beginning, but at the end I find that. By delaying publication. Many more valuable contributions might be obtained. In only two or three cases has any remuneration been oll'ered: the help has been given with generosity and enthusiasm, because the contributors recognized the value of such a book to the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Samuel Couling
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1330204972

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The Encyclopaedia Sinica by Samuel Couling Pdf

Excerpt from The Encyclopaedia Sinica So brave a title as I have given this small book seems to demand apology or explanation. Children often receive names for which there is no justification at the time: no baby is Frank or Augustus or deserves to be called Patience or Grace; but there is always a possibility that they may grow up to be worthy of such names. This book is a small one but I hope it will grow. Even the Encyclopaedia Britannica was not always as large as it is to-day. I believe that the Encyclopaedia Sinica, in spite of all its deficiencies, will prove so useful that another edition will be called for, and then another, and that each edition will be fuller than the last, till a work is produced that is all by sinologues and specialists and that is worthy of the proud name. But this smaller book had to come first. Besides, the name is a good one. No one knows better than the writer how incomplete the work is. With more time the number of articles could have been doubled and almost every article made twice as long. But most of the book I did alone, and much of it in the spare hours of a busy life; only towards the end, when I felt sure the book could be completed, did I seek for help. A bigger work would have required time and capital and a staff of writers. On its present scale it will be of use to the ordinary student and reader, while it will also provide a basis for a fuller work to follow. In my researches I found a writer who alluded to a certain dictionary as being 'still-born,' and he further referred to it as a 'mere skeleton.' I should be sorry for my book to be called a 'still-born skeleton,' but I am pleased to think it is the framework on which a more complete and worthier Encyclopaedia may be elaborated. My heartiest thanks are due to Dr. G. E. Morrison, who not only gave me complete freedom to use his famous library, - the best in the world for my purpose, - but also encouraged me by sympathy, advice and help in many ways. Sir Charles Eliot, both in Hongkong and Peking, was always ready to assist, especially in matters relating to the Buddhist religion, and even allowed me the free use of a work of his on Buddhism, not yet published. M. Paul Pelliot not only helped with kind advice and correction but contributed an important article, while Prof. Edouard Chavannes favoured me with some valuable notes. Professors H. A. Giles, E. H. Parker, Henri Cordier and Berthold Laufer, though they have not supplied any articles, have expressed the kindest interest in the book and have readily answered various queries. Dr. Paul S. Reinsch, the United States Minister to China, proved a keen appreciation of the work by having it provided with valuable articles. Lastly, I must express my gratitude to the Jesuit Fathers at Zi-ka-wei, who, with their usual charming courtesy, gave me all the assistance they could, placed their library at my disposal and wrote some important articles for the book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Herbert A. Giles
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1333363168

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Adversaria Sinica (Classic Reprint) by Herbert A. Giles Pdf

Excerpt from Adversaria Sinica As seen in the sculptures. In the illustration her hair is dressed in Chinese style. She was evidently possessed of considerable power. She was attended by a peacock, which bird was associated with offspring, and she had a husband who was apparently a great heavenly potentate, uho was represented with a large bird, and who with her assistance ruled over the powers of nature. Is there any personage who answers in any sense to the above? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Samuel M.A. Couling
Publisher : Global Oriental
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789004213463

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Encyclopaedia Sinica by Samuel M.A. Couling Pdf

Couling’s work, published in 1917, covered so much ground with such accuracy and consistency that it has become established as an essential tool for scholars wishing to understand how the new China was seen and interpreted at the time.

Author : Samuel Couling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : China
ISBN : YALE:39002072030522

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The Encyclopaedia Sinica by Samuel Couling Pdf

Author : Jialuo Yang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Chinese language
ISBN : UVA:X030787769

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Encyclopaedia Sinica by Jialuo Yang Pdf

Author : Robert C. Provine,Yosihiko Tokumaru,J. Lawrence Witzleben
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2195 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351544290

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The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music by Robert C. Provine,Yosihiko Tokumaru,J. Lawrence Witzleben Pdf

This volume explores not only the close ties that link the cultures and musics of East and Northeast Asia, but also the distinctive features that separate them.

Author : Samuel Couling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : China
ISBN : NLI:2999206-10

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The Encyclopedia Sinica by Samuel Couling Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 26924 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780080547848

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Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics by Anonim Pdf

The first edition of ELL (1993, Ron Asher, Editor) was hailed as "the field's standard reference work for a generation". Now the all-new second edition matches ELL's comprehensiveness and high quality, expanded for a new generation, while being the first encyclopedia to really exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics. * The most authoritative, up-to-date, comprehensive, and international reference source in its field * An entirely new work, with new editors, new authors, new topics and newly commissioned articles with a handful of classic articles * The first Encyclopedia to exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics through the online edition * Ground-breaking and International in scope and approach * Alphabetically arranged with extensive cross-referencing * Available in print and online, priced separately. The online version will include updates as subjects develop ELL2 includes: * c. 7,500,000 words * c. 11,000 pages * c. 3,000 articles * c. 1,500 figures: 130 halftones and 150 colour * Supplementary audio, video and text files online * c. 3,500 glossary definitions * c. 39,000 references * Extensive list of commonly used abbreviations * List of languages of the world (including information on no. of speakers, language family, etc.) * Approximately 700 biographical entries (now includes contemporary linguists) * 200 language maps in print and online Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. The first Encyclopedia to exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics Ground-breaking in scope - wider than any predecessor An invaluable resource for researchers, academics, students and professionals in the fields of: linguistics, anthropology, education, psychology, language acquisition, language pathology, cognitive science, sociology, the law, the media, medicine & computer science. The most authoritative, up-to-date, comprehensive, and international reference source in its field

Author : K. Gang Deng
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313371448

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Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China by K. Gang Deng Pdf

Challenging the stereotype of premodern China as an agricultural nation, this book examines the development of the maritime sector, maritime institutions, and sea power in the premodern era. Initially discussing topics related to China's exports, such as ship design and construction, goods produced solely for export, capital accumulation and investment in the maritime sector, and trade networking, the volume goes on to consider the impact of maritime institutions, governmental trade and non-trade policies, and Confucian attitudes toward maritime activities. Finally, the book shows how China obtained technological, economic, and naval supremacy in Asian waters until the 18th century and goes on to discuss the reasons for the decline of the maritime sector in the 19th century.

Author : Koos (P.N.) Kuiper
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 1206 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789004339637

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The Early Dutch Sinologists (1854-1900) by Koos (P.N.) Kuiper Pdf

In The early Dutch Sinologists Koos Kuiper gives a detailed account of the studies and work of the 24 Dutchmen trained as “interpreters” for the Netherlands Indies before 1900. Many primary sources give a fascinating picture of personal cross-cultural contacts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Art, Chinese
ISBN : IOWA:31858046108241

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The China Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1933-07
Category : China
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028047756

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China Journal of Science and Arts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Barbara Hopkinson,[Anonymus AC01401231]
Publisher : K. G. Saur
Page : 1340 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Reference
ISBN : 3598221312

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International Books in Print, 1995 by Barbara Hopkinson,[Anonymus AC01401231] Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Editions
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025897377

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Guide to Reprints by Anonim Pdf