The Sextants of Beijing: Global Currents in Chinese History

An inviting history of China from the days of the ancient Silk Road to the present, this book describes a civilization more open and engaged with the rest of the world than we think. Whether in trade, religious belief, ideology, or technology, China has long taken part in fruitful exchange with other cultures. With implications for our understanding of and our policies toward China, this is a must read.

Author: Joanna Waley-Cohen
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 04/01/2000
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780393320510

Review Citation(s):
New York Times 05/21/2000 pg. 36

About the Author
Waley-Cohen, Joanna: - Joanna Waley-Cohen is professor of history at New York University.