Publisher's Synopsis
On The Knowledge Possessed By The Ancient Chinese Of The Arabs And Arabian Colonies: And Other Western Countries (1871) is a historical book written by E. Bretschneider. The book explores the knowledge that the ancient Chinese had of the Arabs, Arabian colonies, and other Western countries. The author examines the historical records and documents that provide evidence of the interactions between the Chinese and the Western world. The book also delves into the Chinese knowledge of the geography, culture, and religion of the Western countries. Bretschneider's work provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Chinese perception of the world beyond their borders and the extent of their knowledge of the Western world. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and their interactions with the Western world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
