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Routledge - The Chinese Astronomical Bureau 1620-1850 Book

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Explore a detailed study of one of the most long-lived institutions in the history of science. This book provides new insight into the Chinese imperial Astronomical Bureau, an organization that spent two millennia observing, recording, interpreting, and predicting the movements of celestial bodies. By utilizing archival material, including personnel administration records and resumes written for imperial audiences, this work traces the history of more than thirty hereditary families that served the Bureau. The narrative covers the period from the late Ming period through to the end of the Qing dynasty. It offers a deep look at the lineages, bureaucracy, and technical expertise that defined this institution. This volume is an essential resource for historians and researchers interested in the development of scientific administration and celestial observation in imperial China.

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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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Amazon UK
Release Date
07 October 2022
Listed Since
08 April 2022

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