The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts

by Meir Shahar

Book Overview

"Written in clear and lucid style and ambitious both in scope and methodology, this book offers a fascinating window into Chinese culture, religion, and history. Ranging from historical and ethnographic documents to a wide variety of literary sources, it weaves them all into a compelling narrative. In this fashion, Shahar is uniquely able to bring together social, historical, and mythological elements, providing a demythologized account of martial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082483349X
• ISBN13: 9780824833497
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"