The Origin Of The Chinese

The Origin Of The Chinese

John Chalmers

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104318840
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''The Origin of the Chinese'' is a historical book written by John Chalmers in 1868. The book attempts to trace the connection of the Chinese with Western nations in their religion, superstitions, arts, language, and traditions. Chalmers explores the origins of the Chinese people and their culture, drawing on historical and archaeological evidence to make his arguments. He examines the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western cultures, looking at their respective beliefs, practices, and artistic traditions. The book also delves into the language and writing systems of the Chinese, as well as their religious and philosophical traditions. Overall, ''The Origin of the Chinese'' provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese people and their place in world history, shedding light on their connections with other cultures and civilizations.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.

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