Tang Dynasty Foreign Civilization (Color Illustration Treasures)

Author: (USA) Sheffer
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The original title of this book is The Golden Peaches of Samarkand: A Study of Tang Dynasty Exotics, a masterpiece of Western Sinology and regarded as a must-read for Western scholars studying ancient Chinese society and culture. The book selects the Tang Dynasty, one of the most proudest dynasties in Chinese history, as its research subject, providing a detailed study of the world cultural exchange and civilization introduction during that time. The content covers all aspects of Tang Dynasty life, including domestic animals, wild animals, birds, plants, wood, food, spices, medicines, textiles, dyes, minerals, metal products, secular objects, religious objects, books, and more, totaling over 170 species in 18 categories. Almost everything needed for daily life is included. This book not only presents a vivid picture of the social culture and material life during the Tang Dynasty, providing valuable references for understanding the social and cultural history of the Tang Dynasty, but it is also a must-read for those seeking to learn about Chinese civilization and the history of cultural exchange.