Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women, Volume II: Tang Through Ming 618

Description: Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women, Volume II by Lily Xiao Hong Lee, Sue Wiles This volume of the Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women completes the four-volume project and contains more than 400 biographies of women active in the Tang through Ming dynasties (618-1644). Many of the entries are the result of original research and provide the only substantial information on women available in English. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume of the Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women completes the four-volume project and contains more than 400 biographies of women active in the Tang through Ming dynasties (618-1644). Many of the entries are the result of original research and provide the only substantial information on women available in English.Of note is the inclusion of a large number of women who reached positions of authority during this period as well as women artists and writers, especially poets, during this period of increased female literacy and more liberal social attitudes to womens cultural roles. Wherever possible, entries incorporate translations of poems and sometimes prose works so as to let the women speak for themselves. The book also includes a multitude of entertainers and actresses. The volume includes a Guide to Chinese Words Used, a Chronology of Dynasties and Major Rulers, a Finding List by Background or Fields of Endeavor, and a Glossary of Chinese Names. It will prove to be a useful tool for research and teaching. Author Biography Lily Xiao Hong Lee, Sue Wiles Table of Contents PrefaceIn Memoriam: Agniezska Dorota Syrokomla-Stefanowska (1936-2008)Editors NoteAcknowledgmentsGuide to Chinese Words UsedContributorsTranslatorsChronology of Dynasties and Major RulersFinding List by Background or Fields of EndeavorBiographies: Tang Through MingGlossary of Chinese NamesAbout the Editors Details ISBN0765643146 Short Title BIOGRAPHICAL DICT OF CHINESE W Language English ISBN-10 0765643146 ISBN-13 9780765643148 Media Book Format Hardcover Edited by Sue Wiles Birth 1940 Year 2014 Subtitle Tang Through Ming 618 - 1644 Series University of Hong Kong Libraries Publications Series Number 25 Author Sue Wiles Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation University of Sydney, Australia AU Release Date 2014-03-01 NZ Release Date 2014-03-01 US Release Date 2014-03-01 UK Release Date 2014-03-01 Publication Date 2014-03-01 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 716 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd DEWEY 951.02008203 Audience General Alternative 9781032917733 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134443109;

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