China - History
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The history of China . Upon the plan of Mr. Rollin's antient history. Containing, I. A general idea of their history. II. A Description of their Country. III. An Account of their Government. IV. Of their Commerce, Arts and Sciences. V. Of their Religion, Manners, and particular Customs. VI. A succinct description of some Kingdoms that are tributary to China. - Also the Natural History of China. To which is prefixed, an accurate map of China, drawn from Surveys made by the Jesuit Missionaries by Order of the Emperor. Translated from the French.
Date: 1763- E-books
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The Universal historian Giving a particular account of the Sovereign Princes now reigning in all parts of the world: the descent, births, marriages, intermarriages, issue, &c. of them and their respective families: their alliances, titles, pretensions; territories, religion, government, revenues, forces; universities, places of residence, coats of arms, &c. to be continued. Part I. Containing the history of the kings and kingdom of France.
Date: 1724