A Short History Of Chinkiang (1898)

By Samuel I. Woodbridge

Book Overview

A Short History of Chinkiang is a book written by Samuel I. Woodbridge in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Chinkiang, a city located in eastern China. The author covers various aspects of the city's history, including its founding, the development of its economy and culture, and its role in Chinese politics. The book also discusses the impact of foreign powers on Chinkiang, such as the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion. Woodbridge provides a detailed account of the city's architecture, religion, and social customs. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120130166
• ISBN13: 9781120130167
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"