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Great Sage Equal of Heaven
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 816

Great Sage Equal of Heaven

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2020-04-01
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  • Publisher: Funstory

Descendant of the Venerable One, descended cultivation, overturned rivers and seas, directly struck the Yellow Dragon, battled immortals and devils, struck the underworld with a rod, and battled to the death. Only I, Great Sage Qi Tian, fought to the heavens. Close]

A Glossary of Political Terms of the People's Republic of China
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 674

A Glossary of Political Terms of the People's Republic of China

"A glossary of political terms of the People's Republic of China is a collection of 560 important and frequently-used Chinese political terms and phrases that appeared between 1949 and 1990. Each entry begins with an explanation of the term and its origin, a description of how and under what circumstances the term was used, and a discussion of the changes of meaning over the years, as well as the political and social significance of the words."--Jacket.

Historical Dictionary of Chinese Cinema
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 433

Historical Dictionary of Chinese Cinema

Motion pictures were introduced to China in 1896, and today China is a major player in the global film industry. However, the story of how Chinese cinema became what it is today is exceptionally turbulent, encompassing incursions by foreign powers, warfare among contending rulers, the collapse of the Chinese empire, and the massive setback of the Cultural Revolution. This book coversthe cinematic history of mainland China spanning across over one hundred and twenty years since its inception. Historical Dictionary of Chinese Cinema, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on the major filmmakers, actors, and historical figures, representative cinematic productions, genre evolution, significant events and institutions, and market changes. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Chinese Cinema.

Ten Years Of Turbulence
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 378

Ten Years Of Turbulence

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2012-11-12
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  • Publisher: Routledge

First published in 1993. The Cultural Revolution (CR) was undoubtedly one of the most tumultuous and dramatic periods of China's modern history. It was marked by violence, factionalism and economic disruptions. The cataclysm it created had traumatic effects on the majority of the Chinese people, both in their private and professional lives. In this study, the author's emphasise the primordial role of Mao Zedong in instigating and prolonging the Cultural Revolution.

Drifting with Clouds, Living by Poetry
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 547

Drifting with Clouds, Living by Poetry

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2023
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  • Publisher: BRILL

How did poets from the "Rivers and Lakes," a realm defined by its remoteness from the central government, navigate and transform the field of classical poetry, a "high" genre of the scholar-officials class? What did it mean for them to "make a living" out of poetry? Zhang Hongsheng answers those questions in this comprehensive study of the Rivers and Lakes Poetry Movement (Jianghu shipai).

Dragon Soul Agent
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 395

Dragon Soul Agent

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2020-10-11
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  • Publisher: Funstory

He was a super secret service agent and a judge in the dark world. He was also a terrifying mercenary king. For his friend, he would stab him in both ribs. For his beauty, he would dye his battle robe with blood. All for the sake of this belief, he once again descended upon the capital of the Hua Clan. He was as domineering as a dragon, determined to trample all the enemies of the past beneath his feet. At this point in time, there was another legend of a super secret service agent in the city.

Song Dynasty Tales: A Guided Reader
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 370

Song Dynasty Tales: A Guided Reader

Together with the noted Tang dynasty tales, Song dynasty tales have long been highly valued and widely read in the Chinese world. As the first English translations of a selected collection of 12 Song dynasty tales, this book opens a window into the world of literature, culture, and the colorful lives of the royal house and common people in the 10th- to 13th-centuries. In addition to the translation and meticulous annotations, it offers a general introduction as well as commentaries on each tale.

The Chinese Filmography
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 761

The Chinese Filmography

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2024-10-16
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  • Publisher: McFarland

From A to Z, Abandon Superstitions (1958; Po Chu Mi Xing in Chinese) to Zuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru (1984; Zuo Wen Jun Ahe Si Ma Xiang Ru), this comprehensive reference work provides filmographic data on 2,444 Chinese features released since the formation of the People's Republic of China. The films reflect the shifting dynamics of the Chinese film industry, from sweeping epics to unabashedly political docudramas, although straight documentaries are excluded from the current work. The entries include the title in English, the Chinese title (in Pinyin romanization with each syllable noted separately for clarity), year of release, studio, technical information (e.g., black and white or color, letterboxed or widescreen), length, technical credits, literary source (when applicable), cast, plot summary, and awards won.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Green Communications and Networks 2012 (GCN 2012): Volume 5
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 753

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Green Communications and Networks 2012 (GCN 2012): Volume 5

The objective of the 2nd International Conference on Green Communications and Networks 2012 (GCN 2012) is to facilitate an exchange of information on best practices for the latest research advances in the area of communications, networks and intelligence applications. These mainly involve computer science and engineering, informatics, communications and control, electrical engineering, information computing, and business intelligence and management. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Green Communications and Networks 2012 (GCN 2012) will focus on green information technology and applications, which will provide in-depth insights for engineers and scientists in academia, indus...

Rural Vixenish Wife: Raising and Farming
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 660

Rural Vixenish Wife: Raising and Farming

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2019-11-11
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  • Publisher: Funstory

Lin Xiaoye opened her eyes and found that she had become an infamous ugly woman from peasant family. In front of her was a cute baby and a hunter husband. But who is she? As the 33rd generation of the family of Chinese medicine, Lin Xiaoye will not be easily stumped.With silver needles in hand, she earns a lot of money by treating patients. In daily life, she flirts with husband occasionally, raises children, and farms. What? Her husband turned out to be a warlord? And even the founding general? Lin Xiaoye is shocked.☆About the Author☆Mu Xixi is the contracted web novelist. Her representative work is Rural Vixenish Wife: Raising and Farming. This is a finished ancient romance novel which is popular with readers for its lively style and interesting theme.