Publisher's Synopsis
The general history of China. Containing a geographical, historical, chronological, political and physical description of the empire of China, Chinese-Tartary, Corea, and Thibet . Including an exact and particular account of their customs, manners, ceremonies, religion, arts and sciences. This book, "The general history of China Volume 2", by Jean-Baptiste Du Halde, is a replication of a book originally published before 1741. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.