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Ancient Beijing and Western Civilization

Ancient Beijing and Western Civilization

Ouyang, Zhesheng

Hardcover

Chinese HistoryExplorationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1032880333
ISBN13: 9781032880334
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Oct 29 2024
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book explores the historical interactions between Beijing and the West before the Opium War. It focuses on the experiences of Western travellers, missionaries, and envoys who visited Beijing during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.

As the capital of Imperial China since the Yuan dynasty, Beijing has been central to communication between China and the West. The study uses first-hand historical materials such as travelogues, memoirs, letters, Ming and Qing archives, and scholarly works from both the West and China. It examines their journeys to Beijing, their lives in the city, and their interactions with imperial officials and ordinary people. The book reconstructs Western perceptions of Beijing and their observations of its architecture, customs, geography, and China's history, culture, and political system. It also addresses important historical issues in Sino-Western relations, including the controversy over Chinese rites between Beijing and the Vatican, attempts to trade with Beijing, sinological studies, and intelligence gathering. The insights gained greatly enhance our understanding of the history of cultural exchange between China and the West.

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