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Folded paper map representing The Peoples Republic Of China. Shaded relief of the physical landscape gives a good idea of the areas’ topography. Covers most of Eastern Asia from Jammu and Kashmir in the west to the East China sea, and from Mongolia in the north to Laos in the south. Also shows in their entirety the bordering countries of North and South Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet. Insets of Beijing, Shanghai and the Pearl River Delta areas…. More >>
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This detailed political map of China accurately shows locations of provincial boundaries, cities and towns, major highways and roads, rivers and waterways, and other geographic features.
Scale: 1:7,804,000. 24 x 30 inches (approx)…. More >>
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Modern China is part of the Britannica Guide Series that offers a comprehensive introduction to the world’s new economic giant. The Britannica Guides series offers an essential introduction to many of the key issues of our time. Clear, accurate, and meticulously researched, the series gives both background and analysis for when you need to know for sure what is really happening in the world, whether you are an expert, student, or traveler…. More >>
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Shanghai’s landmark waterfront, the Bund, once the “Wall Street of Asia,” is again in the limelight as a charismatic world-class destination for life’s finest pleasures. This book tells the story of the making of the Bund: from its beginnings as a muddy foreshore and its conversion into a fine esplanade in the latter half of the 19th century, when its infamous “Public Gardens” barred entry to most Chinese, to its cosmopolitan reinvention with t… More >>
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Fodor’s Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos; essays on culture and history, architecture and art; itineraries, walks and excursions; descriptions of sights; and practical information. Fodor’s Exploring China, 6th Edition gives you great tips on dining and lodging for all budgets as well as tips on basics such as getting there and getting around and when… More >>
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You’ll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again. With the insights provided in this CULTURE SHOCK! Guide, you’ll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to a foreign land. Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year, you’ll benefit from such topics as understanding the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices and making friends. There are tips on poli… More >>
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In 1270 a scholarly Jewish merchant called Jacob d’Ancona set out on a voyage from Italy. A year later, he arrived in China at the coastal metropolis of Zaitun, the “City of Light” (now known as Quanzhou), four years before Marco Polo arrived at Xanadu in 1275. Nothing was known of this epochal journey until 1990, when David Selbourne was shown d’Ancona’s account of his travels, a remarkable manuscript that had been hidden from public view for more than seven … More >>
The City Of Light: The Hidden Journal of the Man Who Entered China Four Years Before Marco Polo
