Gelber profes harry (1 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. First Printing. Minor bumping at top and bottom of DJ spine, elsewise a fine, bright, clean, tight, scholar/collector-worthy copy. ILLUSTRATED in black-and-white and full-color photography with accompanying descriptive captions. "In 'The Dragon and the Foreign Devils' Harry Gelber illuminates China's present by looking at the broad sweep of foreign relations in its past. Most histories approach China's story through its dynasties, its struggles to defend its borders, and its internal politics. Gelber tells the country's story from the outside looking in, illuminating how foreign societies' concerns with China fit into their own interests and views of the world, while simultaneously looking at the recurring cycles of Chinese history, from turmoil and disorder to strong central government and back to turmoil." 492 pages. "With a full-color insert and sidebars throughout, elaborating on important people, topics, and key moments in history, 'The Dragon and the Foreign Devils' is essential reading for anyone interested in China and its evolving relations with foreigners." NOTE: Due to size and weight of the book additional shipping cost may be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with destination. LRCB4.…