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Routledge - The Development of the Chinese Collection Study

Name: Routledge - The Development of the Chinese Collection Study
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Explore the history of the largest Chinese collection in the Western world with this comprehensive study by Professor Hu. Published by Routledge, this book provides an in-depth look at how the Library of Congress collection grew from an initial exchange of 950 books in 1869 to a massive repository of over 430,000 volumes by 1977. This historical analysis examines the social, cultural, and political forces that drove the expansion of these holdings. Readers will learn about the evolution of this significant archive, which includes 2,000 rare Chinese items, including works printed as far back as A.D. 975. It is an essential resource for those interested in library history, Chinese studies, and the development of major international collections.

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This Routledge publication serves as the first in-depth study of the Chinese collection held at the Library of Congress.

The text tracks the growth of the collection from 950 books in 1869 to more than 430,000 volumes by 1977.

Professor Hu examines the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the development of this archive.

The study covers a massive collection that includes 2,000 rare Chinese items, with some pieces dating to A.D. 975.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367291258
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Social & Cultural
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 June 2020
Listed Since: 08 April 2020

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