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£124.08
Routledge - The Chinese Astronomical Bureau 1620-1850 Book
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Provides new insight into the Chinese imperial Astronomical Bureau and its long history of celestial observation and prediction.
Uses primary archival material such as personnel administration records and resumes written for imperial audiences.
Traces the rise and fall of over thirty hereditary families serving the Bureau during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Offers an in-depth view of the bureaucracy and technical expertise required to manage imperial astronomical functions.
Covers the historical period from the late Ming period to the end of the Qing dynasty.
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- Brand
- Routledge
- Format
- hardcover
- ASIN
- 0367439670
- Domain
- Amazon UK
- Release Date
- 07 October 2022
- Listed Since
- 08 April 2022
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