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The General History of China V1, written by the French Jesuit missionary and historian Jean-Baptiste Du Halde and first published in 1741, is a comprehensive account of Chinese history, culture, and society. The book covers the period from the legendary Xia dynasty (c. 2100 BCE) to the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor (r. 1722-1735) of the Qing dynasty, which Du Halde witnessed firsthand during his time in China. The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of Chinese geography, climate, and natural resources. The second part covers the history of China from the Xia to the Tang dynasty (618-907 CE), including the legendary figures, major events, and cultural achievements of each period. The third part focuses on the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, with detailed descriptions of their political systems, social structures, and economic activities. The final part discusses Chinese religion, philosophy, literature, art, and science, as well as the customs and manners of the Chinese people.Throughout the book, Du Halde draws on a wide range of sources, including Chinese official histories, travel accounts, and literary works, as well as his own observations and interviews with Chinese scholars and officials. He also provides numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events he describes.The General History of China V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture, as well as for scholars of comparative history and world civilizations. Although some of Du Halde’s views and interpretations may be outdated or biased by modern standards, his work remains an important milestone in the study of China by Western scholars.Containing A Geographical, Historical, Chronological, Political, And Physical Description Of The Empire Of China, Chinese Tartary, Korea, And Tibet. Including Exact And Particular Account Of Their Customs, Manners, Ceremonies, Religion, Arts, And Sciences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
