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The woman who discovered printing / T.H. Barrett.

By: Publication details: New Haven [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, c2008.Description: xiv, 176 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780300127287 (alk. paper)
  • 0300127286 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Woman who discovered printing.; Online version:: Woman who discovered printing.DDC classification:
  • 686.209 22
LOC classification:
  • Z186.C5 B37 2008
Contents:
The view from Jarrow -- A message from Iraklion -- The Buddha's word -- The ruin of Britain -- The lives and loves of the Li family -- A woman alone -- Of monks and mysteries -- From concubines to criminals -- Filling in the blanks.
Summary: T.H. Barrett, a leading scholar of medieval China, presents an engaging perspective on the history of printing and the intriguing story of Empress Wu (AD 625-705).
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The view from Jarrow -- A message from Iraklion -- The Buddha's word -- The ruin of Britain -- The lives and loves of the Li family -- A woman alone -- Of monks and mysteries -- From concubines to criminals -- Filling in the blanks.

T.H. Barrett, a leading scholar of medieval China, presents an engaging perspective on the history of printing and the intriguing story of Empress Wu (AD 625-705).

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