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Waley-Cohen, Joanna
The sextants of Beijing: global currents in Chinese History/Joanna Waley-Cohen.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-393-04693-1
1. China—Civilization—Western Influences. 2. China—Relations—Europe. 3. Europe—Relations—China. I. Title.
DS721.W268 1999
951-dc21 98-36897
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