Anyang
Seattle: University of Washington, (1977). Photographs and line drawings. First Edition. Cloth. 8vo. Pp. xviii; 304. Foreword by Millard B. Rogers. Notes. Appendix with Chinese characters for proper names and other terms. Bibliography. Index. Illustrated with 20 color plates and 65 b&w images, many photo reproductions. Maps. Black cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine; gilt device on front cover. Fine in dust jacket that has a short, closed tear on front panel. Fine / Near Fine. Item #13
The first comprehensive treatment of the archaeological findings at Anyang, capital of the Shang Dynasty -- a monumental discovery of and scholarly focus on a city and culture that rivals Troy or Knossos. Dr. Li earned his PhD. in Archaeology from Harvard, following a classical Chinese education. Dr. Li devoted his career to Anyang; some research for this book can be found in the three lectures that comprise "The Beginnings of Chinese Civilization," also published by the UW Press, in 1957. DJ now housed in removable, clear acetate protector.
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