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Zhouyi

A New Translation with Commentary of the Book of Changes

by Richard Rutt ...

Series series Durham East Asia Series
Modern research has revealed the Book of Changes to be a royal divination manual of the Zhou state (500100 BC). This new translation synthesizes the results of modern study, presenting the work in its historical context. The first book to render original Chinese rhymes into rhymed English. ... Read more

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Modern research has revealed the Book of Changes to be a royal divination manual of the Zhou state (500100 BC). This new translation synthesizes the results of modern study, presenting the work in its historical context. The first book to render original Chinese rhymes into rhymed English.
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Korea

A Historical and Cultural Dictionary

by Keith Pratt, Richard Rutt ...

Series series Durham East Asia Series
Compiled by specialists from the University of Durham Department of East Asian Studies, this new reference work contains approximately 1500 entries covering Korean civilisation from early times to the present day. Subjects include history, politics, art, archaeology, literature, etc. The Dictionary is intended for students, teachers and researchers, and will also be of interest to the general ... Read more

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Compiled by specialists from the University of Durham Department of East Asian Studies, this new reference work contains approximately 1500 entries covering Korean civilisation from early times to the present day. Subjects include history, politics, art, archaeology, literature, etc. The Dictionary is intended for students, teachers and researchers, and will also be of interest to the general
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I Ching

The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Oracle and Book of Wisdom

by John Minford ...

Series series Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition
The award-winning new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom, by the acclaimed translator of the Tao Te Ching and The Art of WarPose a question, then toss three coins (or cast your yarrow stalks) to access the time-honored wisdom of the I Ching.The I Ching, or Book of Change, has been consulted through the ages, in both China and the West, for answers to fundamental question. ... Read more

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The award-winning new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom, by the acclaimed translator of the Tao Te Ching and The Art of WarPose a question, then toss three coins (or cast your yarrow stalks) to access the time-honored wisdom of the I Ching.The I Ching, or Book of Change, has been consulted through the ages, in both China and the West, for answers to fundamental question.
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A Short History of China

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The turbulent and chequered past of the world's most populous country is one of the most fascinating in world history, and relatively little known in the West. From the beginnings of Chinese prehistory right through to internet censorship with the 'Great Firewall of China', Gordon Kerr offers a comprehensive introduction to the sprawling history of this enormous country. A Short History of China ... Read more

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The turbulent and chequered past of the world's most populous country is one of the most fascinating in world history, and relatively little known in the West. From the beginnings of Chinese prehistory right through to internet censorship with the 'Great Firewall of China', Gordon Kerr offers a comprehensive introduction to the sprawling history of this enormous country. A Short History of China
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Myths & Legends of China

by ETC Werner, GP Editors ...

In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government's' Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long ... Read more

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In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government's' Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long
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Original I Ching

An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes

by Margaret J. Pearson ...

First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and ... Read more

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First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and
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China In World History

by Paul S. Ropp ...

Here is a fascinating compact history of Chinese political, economic, and cultural life, ranging from the origins of civilization in China to the beginning of the 21st century. Historian Paul Ropp combines vivid story-telling with astute analysis to shed light on some of the larger questions of Chinese history. What is distinctive about China in comparison with other civilizations? What have been ... Read more

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Here is a fascinating compact history of Chinese political, economic, and cultural life, ranging from the origins of civilization in China to the beginning of the 21st century. Historian Paul Ropp combines vivid story-telling with astute analysis to shed light on some of the larger questions of Chinese history. What is distinctive about China in comparison with other civilizations? What have been
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Chinese Character Cognates

808 Common Mandarin Hanzi, Japanese Kanji, and Korean Hanja

by Joon Geem ...

They often look alike, though that's not always the case.They certainly don’t sound alike, but they certainly mean the same.If you know one, you should already know them all.If one doesn’t know any, one should start with all three.What are they? Why, they're Chinese character cognates, of course!For the first time in English, Chinese Character Cognates elucidates on the unprecedented list of 808 ... Read more

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They often look alike, though that's not always the case.They certainly don’t sound alike, but they certainly mean the same.If you know one, you should already know them all.If one doesn’t know any, one should start with all three.What are they? Why, they're Chinese character cognates, of course!For the first time in English, Chinese Character Cognates elucidates on the unprecedented list of 808
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Alchemists, Mediums, and Magicians

Stories of Taoist Mystics

Here is an introduction to the magical and mystical realm of Taoism through biographical and historical sketches of Taoist adepts over two thousand years. This panoramic view of the many faces of Taoism and its intimate connection with Chinese culture and society includes intriguing accounts of the Taoist secret societies that carried out mystical exercises and powerful consciousness-altering ... Read more

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Here is an introduction to the magical and mystical realm of Taoism through biographical and historical sketches of Taoist adepts over two thousand years. This panoramic view of the many faces of Taoism and its intimate connection with Chinese culture and society includes intriguing accounts of the Taoist secret societies that carried out mystical exercises and powerful consciousness-altering
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Chinese Civilization

A Sourcebook, 2nd Ed

by Patricia Buckley Ebrey ...

This updated version of a fantastic account of Chinese culture and civilization provides analysis of notable historical documents, social records, and laws.Setting the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses, the newly expanded edition of Chinese Civilization includes coverage of personal documents, social records, laws, and previously ignored reports.With insight to the ... Read more

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This updated version of a fantastic account of Chinese culture and civilization provides analysis of notable historical documents, social records, and laws.Setting the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses, the newly expanded edition of Chinese Civilization includes coverage of personal documents, social records, laws, and previously ignored reports.With insight to the
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The I Ching

A Biography

by Richard J. Smith ...

Series series Lives of Great Religious Books
How the I Ching became one of the most widely read and influential books in the worldThe I Ching originated in China as a divination manual more than three thousand years ago. In 136 BCE the emperor declared it a Confucian classic, and in the centuries that followed, this work had a profound influence on the philosophy, religion, art, literature, politics, science, technology, and medicine of ... Read more

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How the I Ching became one of the most widely read and influential books in the worldThe I Ching originated in China as a divination manual more than three thousand years ago. In 136 BCE the emperor declared it a Confucian classic, and in the centuries that followed, this work had a profound influence on the philosophy, religion, art, literature, politics, science, technology, and medicine of
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The River of Lost Footsteps

A Personal History of Burma

by Thant Myint-U ...

For nearly two decades Western governments and a growing activist community have been frustrated in their attempts to bring about a freer and more democratic Burma—through sanctions and tourist boycotts—only to see an apparent slide toward even harsher dictatorship. But what do we really know about Burma and its history? And what can Burma's past tell us about the present and even its future?In ... Read more

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For nearly two decades Western governments and a growing activist community have been frustrated in their attempts to bring about a freer and more democratic Burma—through sanctions and tourist boycotts—only to see an apparent slide toward even harsher dictatorship. But what do we really know about Burma and its history? And what can Burma's past tell us about the present and even its future?In
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