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Overview
This book is the first comprehensive introduction to the Tangut language and culture. Five of the fiſteen chapters survey the history of Western Xia and the evolution of Tangut Studies, including new advancements in the field, such as research on the recently decoded Tangut cursive writings found in Khara-Khoto documents. The other ten chapters provide an introduction to the Tangut language: its origins, script, characters, grammars, translations, textual and contextual readings. In this synthesis of historical narratives and linguistic analysis, the renowned Tangutologist Shi Jinbo offers a guided access to the mysterious civilisation of the 'Great State White and High' to both a specialized and a general audience.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789004414532
- ISBN-10: 9004414533
- Publisher: Brill
- Publish Date: June 2020
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.02 pounds
- Page Count: 564