A Brief History of Chinese Translation (Before the May Fourth Movement) — China Collection

Author: Ma Zu Yi
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is a monograph on the history of translation in China, narrating translation activities from the self-strengthening movement era to the May Fourth Movement period. The entire book is well-researched with extensive references and detailed historical materials, presenting rigorous arguments. It focuses on elaborating on three major translation booms in Chinese history. As China is a multi-ethnic country, the "translation" discussed in this book is not limited to translation in foreign cultural exchanges but also includes mutual translation between Chinese and various minority languages. In terms of discipline development, this book can be considered a foundational work in the field of translation history research, possessing high academic value and historical significance.