The Star Raft: China's Encounter with Africa Tapa blanda - 1989

Ithaca NY: Cornell University Press, 1988. Paperback. Very Good+. focuses on the long history of contacts between China and Africa. 250 pages; 6 x 9

Cornell University Press, 1989. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Cornell University Press. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Cornell University Press. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

Cornell Univ Pr, 1989-06. Paperback. Good.

Cornell University Press, 1989-06-01. Paperback. Very Good. 8x5x0. Ithaca, 1989; illustrated paper covers; mild edge and corner wear; 8vo, 7 3/4"-9 3/4" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 250 pages.

Cornell University Press, 1989-05-31. Paperback. Very Good. 7x5x0. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Pages unmarked.

Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1989 Book. As New. Trade Paperback. First Paperback Edition. 8vo. xxii, 250 pp, list of b&w illustrations, list of maps, acknowledgments, introduction, a word on nomencalture, 1. Chinese Columbus; 2. The Advent of the Celestial; 3. The Chinese Missionary; 4. Idealism versus Statecraft; 5. The Poor Help the Poor; 6. Bridging the Chasm; bibliography, notes, index. First Paperback Edition, 1989. "The 'Star Raft' was the Chinese fleet commanded Zheng He that undertook a series of voyages across the Indian Ocian in the early 15th century, here adopted by the author to cover the whole story of contacts between China and Aftica down to the present. In doing so, he has constructed an exceptionally fine approach to the understanding of international relations, building up with detail a solid understanding of the pertinent historical, cultural, political, and economic forces at work in the perceptions Chinese and Africans have of one another." compiled… Leer más

Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. Good+. 1989. First Edition. Paperback. 0801495830 . Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Otherwise in Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages.; B&W Illustrations; 250 pages .

London.: Weidenfeld and Nicolson.. 1989.. Maps, black and white illustrations, xxii + 250pp, bibliography, notes, index, a very good paperback copy. In this book the author examines the relationship between Africa and China. .