Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women Tang Through Ming 618 - 1644
Synopsis
The first biographical dictionary in any Western language devoted solely to Chinese women, Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women is the product of years of research, translation, and writing by scores of China scholars from around the world. Volume II: Twentieth Century includes a far greater range of women than would have been previously possible because of the enormous amount of historical material and scholarly research that has become available recently. They include scientists, businesswomen, sportswomen, military officers, writers, scholars, revolutionary heroines, politicians, musicians, opera stars, film stars, artists, educators, nuns, and more.Book details
- Series:
- Biographical Dictionary Of Chinese Women Ser. (Book Vol. 1)
- Author:
- Lily Xiao Lee
- ISBN:
- 9781315499239
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781315499253, 9780765607980
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- 796
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2023-10-26
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2003
- Copyright by:
- Taylor & Francis.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government