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Chinese Accounts of India represents a comprehensive collection of translated historical texts documenting how ancient and medieval Chinese travelers, diplomats, and scholars perceived and recorded their observations of the Indian subcontinent. Samuel Beal, a renowned orientalist and sinologist, meticulously compiled these accounts to offer Western readers an authentic perspective of India through Chinese eyes.
This third edition presents detailed narratives from various Chinese sources spanning several centuries, including accounts from Buddhist monks, merchants, and official envoys. The texts cover aspects of Indian geography, religious practices, social customs, political systems, and daily life. Beal’s scholarly annotations and contextual analysis enhance the understanding of these historical records, making them accessible to both academic researchers and general readers interested in Asian history, cross-cultural studies, and the development of early international relations between China and India.
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