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Woman Who Discovered Printing by T. H. Barrett (2008, Hardcover)

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This book argues that more than 1300 years ago China had already developed an ability to print on a massive scale. It is a woman, Empress Wu, who is the heroine of this story. The Woman Who Discovered Printing.

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PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300127286
ISBN-139780300127287
eBay Product ID (ePID)63594464

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Book TitleWoman Who Discovered Printing
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicGraphic Arts / Typography, Asia / China
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, History
AuthorT. H. Barrett
FormatHardcover

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Item Height2.2 in
Item Weight16.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-027346
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"The reading public is fortunate...to have an accessible treatise on the origins of printing written by a genuine expert."--Christian de Pee,The Historian, "The reading public is fortunate. . . to have an accessible treatise on the origins of printing written by a genuine expert."-Christian de Pee, The Historian, "The reading public is fortunate...to have an accessible treatise on the origins of printing written by a genuine expert."--Christian de Pee, The Historian
Dewey Decimal686.209
SynopsisThis beguiling book asks a set of unusual and fascinating questions--why is early Chinese printing so little acknowledged, despite anticipating Gutenberg by centuries? Why are the religious elements of all early printing overlooked? And why did printing in China not have the immediate obvious impact it did in Europe?   T. H. Barrett, a leading scholar of medieval China, brings us the answers through the intriguing story of Empress Wu (AD 625-705) and the revolution in printing that occurred during her rule. Linking Asian and European history with substantial new research into Chinese sources, Barrett identifies methods of transmitting texts before printing and explains the historical context of seventh-century China. He explores the dynastic reasons behind Empress Wu's specific interest in printing and the motivating role of her private religious beliefs. He also deduces from eighth- and ninth-century Chinese records an explanation for the lesser impact of the introduction of printing in China than in Europe. As Renaissance Europe was later astonished to learn of China's achievement, so today's reader will be fascinated by this engaging perspective on the history of printing and the technological superiority of Empress Wu's China.  , This beguiling book asks a set of unusual and fascinating questions--why is early Chinese printing so little acknowledged, despite anticipating Gutenberg by centuries? Why are the religious elements of all early printing overlooked? And why did printing in China not have the immediate obvious impact it did in Europe? T. H. Barrett, a leading scholar of medieval China, brings us the answers through the intriguing story of Empress Wu (AD 625-705) and the revolution in printing that occurred during her rule. Linking Asian and European history with substantial new research into Chinese sources, Barrett identifies methods of transmitting texts before printing and explains the historical context of seventh-century China. He explores the dynastic reasons behind Empress Wu's specific interest in printing and the motivating role of her private religious beliefs. He also deduces from eighth- and ninth-century Chinese records an explanation for the lesser impact of the introduction of printing in China than in Europe. As Renaissance Europe was later astonished to learn of China's achievement, so today's reader will be fascinated by this engaging perspective on the history of printing and the technological superiority of Empress Wu's China.
LC Classification NumberZ186.C5B37 2007

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