Printing and Book Culture in Late Imperial China

Printing and Book Culture in Late Imperial China
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 559
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ISBN-10 : 9780520231269
ISBN-13 : 0520231260
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Book Synopsis Printing and Book Culture in Late Imperial China by : Cynthia J. Brokaw

Download or read book Printing and Book Culture in Late Imperial China written by Cynthia J. Brokaw and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-03-07 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A very useful book on a topic of growing importance and interest. Brokaw's introduction is one of the most valuable and best-written prefaces to an edited volume that I have encountered in some time."—Kent Guy, author of The Emperor's Four Treasures


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