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Emil
Bretschneider:
Archaeological
and historical researches on Peking and its environs
„Almost
all the celebrated capitals of the ancient kingdoms in Europe, western
Asia and
India
, have been the subject of more or less extensive critical investigation
by European antiquaries, and bulky works have been published relating to
these matters. But with respect to
China
our scholars seem to be quite ignorant as to the remains of this ancient
civilization; and even regarding
Peking
, one of the best-known places of the Middle Kingdom, and its classical
soil, very little is known.”
Emil Bretschneider (1833–1901) became famous among researchers for his
valuable contributions to the field of sinology. His versatile approach
– he was a physician and botanist as well as a sinologist – and his
familiarity with Chinese literature distinguished him from his colleagues,
many of whom were unable to read sources firsthand.
In this book, he presents his account of the history of
Peking
, where he was stationed as a physician from 1866–1883. Backed by
historical sources as well as the reports of the first European to see the
Chinese capital, Marco Polo, this work exemplifies Bretschneider’s
unique style of research.
SEVERUS
Verlag, Hamburg 2011
14,8
x 21 cm/80 S./Paperback/€ 24,50
ISBN:
978-3-86347-164-4
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