Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations: Asia & Oceania is part of a comprehensive reference series covering the geography, history, economy, politics, and social structures of countries around the world. This volume provides detailed, authoritative entries on the nations of Asia and Oceania, including statistical data, historical background, governmental systems, economic conditions, and contemp…
This volume is the third book of the Jin Shu (Book of Jin), one of the official histories included in the Twenty-Four Histories of China. Compiled during the Tang dynasty under the leadership of Fang Xuanling, it records major political events, biographies, cultural developments, and institutional structures of both the Western and Eastern Jin dynasties (265–420 CE). This simplified-character…
Volume 21 of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind continues the comprehensive exploration of world cultures, human societies, and anthropological studies. Edited and compiled by recognized scholars, this volume provides detailed and illustrated entries covering the traditions, social organization, and cultural development of various peoples. As part of a major reference series, it offers aca…
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind, Volume 19, presents a comprehensive reference work on human societies, cultures, and anthropological studies. Edited by leading scholars and enriched with contributions from experts in ethnology, sociology, and social anthropology, this volume provides detailed entries on diverse peoples of the world, their cultural practices, historical development, and…
This second volume of the Song Shu (Book of Song) continues the official historical record of the Liu Song dynasty, compiled by Shen Yue of the Liang dynasty. As part of the renowned Twenty-Four Histories, the text presents detailed biographies, political narratives, institutional developments, and cultural insights from one of China’s significant early medieval periods. This simplified-chara…
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind provides an extensive, authoritative reference on world cultures, human societies, and anthropological studies. This volume presents detailed entries prepared by leading scholars, covering ethnology, cultural practices, social structures, and the diversity of human civilization. Richly illustrated and edited by experts in anthropology, the encyclopedia se…
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind, Volume 20, is part of a comprehensive reference work exploring human societies, world cultures, and anthropological knowledge. Compiled and edited by leading scholars, the volume presents detailed, illustrated entries on diverse peoples, their cultural traditions, social structures, and historical development. Designed as an authoritative reference sourc…
The Book of Liang (Liang Shu) is the official dynastic history of the Liang dynasty, compiled by the Tang dynasty historian Yao Silian. As one of the Twenty-Four Histories, the work documents the political, military, cultural, and social developments of the Southern Dynasties period. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghua Book Company offers a comprehensive and authoritative te…
The Book of Southern Qi (Nan Qi Shu) is the official dynastic history of the Southern Qi dynasty, compiled by Xiao Zixian during the Liang dynasty. As part of the prestigious Twenty-Four Histories, the text documents political developments, imperial biographies, institutional structures, and cultural transformations of early medieval China. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghu…
Volume 17 of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind presents a detailed reference on world cultures, social structures, and human diversity. This volume continues the encyclopedia’s comprehensive approach by offering expert-written articles, thematic discussions, and illustrated entries covering anthropological and ethnological topics. It serves as an authoritative resource for students, res…