The Karens of the Golden Chersonese

Reproduction of the original.

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"This book examines the exotics imported into China during the Tang Dynasty and depicts their influence on Chinese life."--Page 4 of cover.

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