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China

John Francis Davis

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781020273506
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Step back in time and explore the rich history and culture of China in this detailed account of the country and its people. With a focus on foreign relations and the events leading up to the Opium War, this book provides a fascinating window into a pivotal moment in Chinese history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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