Biographical Dictionary of the People’s Republic of China

Other aids and appendices include a listing of entries by subject, a short pronunciation guide to Mandarin Chinese, and a conversion table between pinyin and Wade-Giles transcription systems, an index of Kings, Emperors, an index of geographical locations and other rulers, and a general index.

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In addition, there is a glossary of pinyin terms, a bibliography of standard references and resources, and a list of all of the prominent people mentioned in the set with those having articles devoted to them in bold. The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography reflects a rich but complicated history stretching back to BCE and does so in a way that enables the non-specialist to locate not only the biographical facts but grasp the broader context of the lives being discussed.

While there have been other biographical works on specific dynasties and time periods, this set is unique in that it provides life accounts from all eras of Chinese history while simultaneously offering a framework from which to view the overall history. With its scholarly approach, the Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography is a natural fit for academic libraries but it will also appeal to larger public libraries where there is patron interest.

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It will prove a valuable companion and supplement to the older, well-established reference. The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to supplement what they hear and see from our media coverage of China today. I found it hard to dip into any one of these biographies without wishing to read several more just to continue the story. ProtoView formerly Book News — 1 January This three-volume reference has been designed to make available to students and the general public a resource for enhanced understanding of Chinese history, and to support further research.

Alexander Pantsov, Capital University — 1 January Finally all major historical figures in the long history of China have found their biographers in this outstanding contribution to our understanding of Chinese culture and history. This is a must-have book that belongs in the personal library of all students of China. Rana Mitter, University of Oxford — 1 January Chinese history is enriched by the lives of distinguished men and women, and finally their lives are made accessible in a concise and accurate way in these volumes.

This magnificent work will surely be a must-have for serious libraries around the world. This accessible invitation to get to know some of the most interesting and significant figures in Chinese history will be appreciated by a wide and enthusiastic range of readers.

Theodore de Bary, Columbia University — 1 January All students of China and indeed of East Asia and world history will be greatly aided in their studies by this comprehensive reference work, a true milestone in collaborative historical research. Midwest Book Review — 1 January Deftly written in-depth essays present a complex historical context, providing readers with a compelling narrative that weaves abstract concepts and disparate events into a coherent story….

The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography is an impressive and seminal work of outstanding scholarship and a critically important addition to academic library biographical reference collections in general and Chinese history studies supplemental reading lists in particular.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. China , Library Reference. Description Specifications Reviews Description The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography , the first publication of its kind since , is the work of more than one hundred internationally recognized experts from nearly a dozen countries.

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Reviews Against the Grain — 1 January The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography is a three-volume set structured using a chronological approach as it offers one hundred thirty-five biographies of influential figures in Chinese history. Orlins, President, National Committee on US-China Relations — 1 January The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to supplement what they hear and see from our media coverage of China today.

Biographical Dictionary of the People's Republic of China

ProtoView formerly Book News — 1 January This three-volume reference has been designed to make available to students and the general public a resource for enhanced understanding of Chinese history, and to support further research. Alexander Pantsov, Capital University — 1 January Finally all major historical figures in the long history of China have found their biographers in this outstanding contribution to our understanding of Chinese culture and history.

Rana Mitter, University of Oxford — 1 January Chinese history is enriched by the lives of distinguished men and women, and finally their lives are made accessible in a concise and accurate way in these volumes. Ivanhoe, Center for East Asian and Comparative Philosophy — 1 January This accessible invitation to get to know some of the most interesting and significant figures in Chinese history will be appreciated by a wide and enthusiastic range of readers.

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