The Western learning and imperial authority during the Kangxi Reign (1662-1722) Jami, Catherine. creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource. : ill. Jami explores how the emperor Kangxi solidified the Qing dynasty in 17th-century China through the appropriation of the 'Western learning', and especially the mathematics, of Jesuit missionaries. This text details not only the history of mathematical ideas, but also their political and cultural impact. specialized Catherine Jami. Also issued in print format. Includes bibliographical references and index. Science China History 17th century Science China History 18th century Mathematics China History 17th century Mathematics China History 18th century China History Kangxi, 1662-1722 China Civilization Western influences Q127 509.5109032 9780191729218 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199601400.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199601400.001.0001 StDuBDS 120110 20150804193928.0 EDZ0000054824