Description Generale De La Chine: Ou Tableau De L'Etat Actuel De Cet Empire (1785)

By Jean Baptiste Grosier

Book Overview

Description Generale De La Chine: Ou Tableau De L�������Etat Actuel De Cet Empire (1785) is a French-language book written by Jean Baptiste Grosier. The book provides a comprehensive overview of China during the late 18th century, covering topics such as geography, history, politics, economy, society, religion, arts, and customs. Grosier's work is based on his personal experience and observations during his stay in China as a Jesuit missionary. He also drew on the works of other European travelers and scholars who had visited China before him. The book is divided into four parts. The first part covers the geography and climate of China, including its mountains, rivers, and cities. The second part delves into the history of China, from its legendary origins to the current Qing dynasty. The third part focuses on the political and economic system of China, including the role of the emperor, the bureaucracy, and the tribute system. The fourth and final part covers various aspects of Chinese society, such as religion, education, arts, and customs. Description Generale De La Chine: Ou Tableau De L�������Etat Actuel De Cet Empire is considered a valuable source of information on China during the 18th century, as it provides a detailed and unbiased account of the country and its people. It is also notable for its vivid descriptions of Chinese culture and customs, which helped to introduce European readers to a world that was largely unknown to them at the time.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: 1165439077
• ISBN13: 9781165439072
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 3.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"