Chinese Clay Figures, Part 1

Prolegomena On The History Of Defensive Armor (1914)

von Berthold Laufer

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Chinese Clay Figures, Part 1: Prolegomena On The History Of Defensive Armor is a historical text written by Berthold Laufer in 1914. The book focuses on the history of defensive armor in China, specifically the use of clay figures as a form of armor. Laufer provides detailed information on the development and use of clay armor, including its evolution from the Neolithic period to the Ming dynasty. The book also explores the cultural significance of clay armor and its role in Chinese society. Laufer's work is considered a seminal work on the subject and remains an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Chinese history and culture. This edition is part one of a two-part series, with the second volume focusing on the technical aspects of Chinese clay armor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lexika Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaften / Museumskunde Museologie und Heritage Studies
• ISBN: 9781436804325
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC