Splendors of Quanzhou, Past and Present

by William N. Brown

Book Overview

This open access book explores the past and present of Quanzhou (Zayton) and the rich diversity and tolerance that kindled Quanzhou's innovativeness and helped it prosper both commercially and culturally-values that are today being embraced by China's global trade partners.

Quanzhou (Zayton), Marco Polo's port of departure and Columbus' goal in China, was not only the start of the Maritime Silk Road and the Middle Age's greatest port...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811980381
• ISBN13: 9789811980381
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 137 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"