Asia in the Making of Europe by Donald F. Lach (English) Paperback Book

Description: Asia in the Making of Europe by Donald F. Lach First systematic, inclusive study of the impact of the high civilizations of Asia on the development of modern Western civilization. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the second volume in a series that traces, century by century, the role of Asia in the making of Europe. The rise to world dominance of the Western nations in modern times and the rapid industrial growth of the West, which outpaced the East in technical and military achievements, have led to a historical eclipse of the ancient and brilliant cultures of Asia. Historican Donald F. Lach, in his influential scholarly work, Asia in the Making of Europe, points out that an eclipse is never permanent, that this one was never total, and that there was a period in early modern times when Asia and Europe were close rivals in brilliance and mutual influence. Author Biography Donald F. Lach is the Bernadotte E. Schmitt Professor Emeritus in modern history at the University of Chicago. Table of Contents Book One List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Collections of Curiosities 1. Portugal and Spain 2. Antwerp and the Low Countries 3. Germany and Austria 4. France and England 5. Italy Appendix: Sample Asian Items Collected in Europe 2. The Individual Arts 1. Manueline Architecture and Sculpture 2. Painting 3. Woodcuts and Engravings 4. Textiles, Tapestries, and Costumes 5. Ceramics 6. Woods, Furniture, and Lacquerware 7. Precious Metals, Gems, and Jewelry 3. The Iconography of Asian Animals 1. The Elephant A. Antiquity and the Middle Ages B. African Elephants of the Quattrocento C. The Elephant of Rome D. Raphael an his School E. The Vienna Elephant of 1552 F. Fin de si Details ISBN0226467309 Author Donald F. Lach Short Title ASIA IN THE MAKING OF EUROPE V Pages 276 Series Asia in the Making of Europe Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0226467309 ISBN-13 9780226467306 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number II Year 1994 Birth 1917 DOI 10.1604/9780226467306 Imprint University of Chicago Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1994-02-04 NZ Release Date 1994-02-04 US Release Date 1994-02-04 UK Release Date 1994-02-04 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Edition Description New edition Publication Date 1994-02-04 DEWEY 950 Illustrations 145 halftones, 6 line drawings Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161780221;

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