The Origin and Evolution of China's Names II

Auteur

HU A-Xiang is Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the School of History, Nanjing University, China. His primary research interests lie in Chinese history, Chinese historical geography, and Chinese toponomy.

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This is the second volume of a two-volume set on the names of China, focusing on the domestic and foreign names of the country in ancient and modern times.

Contenu

Part I The Names of China since Ancient Times 1. China: A Country between Heaven and Earth 2. Zhuxia and Huaxia: Cultural Inheritance and Manifestation of the Xia Dynasty 3. Zhonghua: The Harmony of Heaven, Earth and Humans 4. Yuji and Jiuzhou: the 'Genesis' of China 5. Sihai, Hainei and Tianxia: How Vast is the Earth? Part II The Names of China in Foreign Languages 6. China: Some Misinterpretations in Translations 7. Serice: The Mysterious Land of Silk 8. Taugas: Proof of the Multi-ethnic Country 9. Cathay: Reaffirmation of the Multi-ethnic Country 10. The Characteristics of Han and Tang and Other Names 11. The Dragon and the Lion: Traditional Culture and Modern History 12. Conclusion: Interpreting the Names of China for My Country