Titre
Het Gezandtschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, Den tegenwoordigen keizer van China
Auteur
Nieuhof, Johan
Langue
néerlandais
Éditeur
Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge etc 1693
Prix
€ 5 800,00(Excl. toute livraison)
Détails
Complete, profusely illustrated account of an early embassy to the emporer of China.
Plus d'informations
Folio, contemporary full panelled calf, front joint cracked, marbled edges. 2 parts in 1 volume, (6), 208; 258, (8) pages frontispiece, portrait, folding map, 34 double-page plates and 110 text engravings. Frontispiece edges frayed, bound without binder’s instructions, else nice and clean.,
Fourth (3 in Amsterdam, 1 in Antwerp) edition. It chronicles a remarkable expedition as part of a Dutch diplomatic envoy to the Qing Dynasty. This travelogue is a vivid tapestry of Nieuhof's experiences, insights, and observations during his sojourn in the 17th-century Chinese empire. Through his meticulous descriptions and intricate illustrations, Nieuhof documents China's multifaceted landscapes, architecture, flora, and fauna, providing a rare and valuable window into a largely unexplored land from a Western perspective. Nieuhof's encounters with Chinese officials, scholars, and common people offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics of cultural exchange and diplomatic negotiations at a pivotal time in history with details about the daily lives, traditions, and social norms of the Chinese people during the Qing Dynasty. It has retained its significance as a primary source for historians.
Fourth (3 in Amsterdam, 1 in Antwerp) edition. It chronicles a remarkable expedition as part of a Dutch diplomatic envoy to the Qing Dynasty. This travelogue is a vivid tapestry of Nieuhof's experiences, insights, and observations during his sojourn in the 17th-century Chinese empire. Through his meticulous descriptions and intricate illustrations, Nieuhof documents China's multifaceted landscapes, architecture, flora, and fauna, providing a rare and valuable window into a largely unexplored land from a Western perspective. Nieuhof's encounters with Chinese officials, scholars, and common people offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics of cultural exchange and diplomatic negotiations at a pivotal time in history with details about the daily lives, traditions, and social norms of the Chinese people during the Qing Dynasty. It has retained its significance as a primary source for historians.
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