1855 History of CHINA & INDIA Sears Hindu Chinese Superstitions MAPS Turks
Robert Sears’ “Pictorial History of China and India” is a mid-19th-century account of China and India, focusing on geography, politics, and topography. Sears gives a thorough description of Chinese monarchies, the foundation of the Han Dynasty, important contributions and inventions (such as paper), costumes, superstitions, and the rise of the Moguls, the Ming Dynasty, and opium trafficking.
The second half of the work, dedicated to the history of India, gives details on the Hindu religion, Turkish and Mogul conquests in India, Sikh wars, and the rise of the British government in India. It should be noted that this work is abundantly illustrated with over 200 engravings as well as two folding maps.
1855 History of CHINA & INDIA Sears Hindu Chinese Superstitions MAPS Turks
Robert Sears’ “Pictorial History of China and India” is a mid-19th-century account of China and India, focusing on geography, politics, and topography. Sears gives a thorough description of Chinese monarchies, the foundation of the Han Dynasty, important contributions and inventions (such as paper), costumes, superstitions, and the rise of the Moguls, the Ming Dynasty, and opium trafficking.
The second half of the work, dedicated to the history of India, gives details on the Hindu religion, Turkish and Mogul conquests in India, Sikh wars, and the rise of the British government in India. It should be noted that this work is abundantly illustrated with over 200 engravings as well as two folding maps.
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SEARS, Robert
Pictorial history of China and India; comprising a description of those countries and their inhabitants
New York: R. Sears, 1855.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 592
- 35 engraved plates (includes 2 folding maps)
- Numerous in-text illustrations throughout
- Provenance: Handwritten – Joseph R. Moreland, 1885
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Red cloth
- Size: ~10in X 6.75in (25cm x 17cm)
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21930
Categories
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
Religion
Authors
SEARS, Robert
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete