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Discover the transformative exploration of Asian civilizations through the lens of Enlightenment Europe with 'Unfabling the East'. This enlightening trade paperback by eminent historian Jurgen Osterhammel delves into the complex interactions between Europe and Asia during the long eighteenth century. As travelers and intellectuals such as Leibniz, Voltaire, and Gibbon journeyed into the depths of Eastern cultures, they dismantled the presumptions of Western superiority, offering a fresh perspective on history. The book recounts the nuances of these encounters, revealing how Europeans not only sought to understand but also appreciated the vast tapestry of diverse societies including the Ottoman Empire, India, China, and Japan. This brand new publication, released by Princeton University Press in 2020, promises readers an enriching experience that resonates with contemporary multicultural themes. The perfect addition to your library, 'Unfabling the East' will captivate scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of cultural exchange. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691196473
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How Enlightenment Europe rediscovered its identity by measuring itself against the great civilizations of Asia
During the long eighteenth century, Europe's travelers, scholars, and intellectuals looked to Asia in a spirit of puzzlement, irony, and openness. In this panoramic book, Jurgen Osterhammel tells the story of the European Enlightenment's nuanced encounter with the great civilizations of the East, from the Ottoman Empire and India to China and Japan. He shows how major figures such as Leibniz, Voltaire, and Gibbon took a keen interest in Asian culture and challenges the notion that Europe's formative engagement with the non-European world was invariably marred by an imperial gaze and presumptions of Western superiority. A momentous work by one of Europe's most eminent historians, Unfabling the East brings the sights and sounds of this tumultuous age vividly to life. It takes readers on a thrilling voyage to the farthest shores, bringing back vital insights for our own multicultural age.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691196473
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How Enlightenment Europe rediscovered its identity by measuring itself against the great civilizations of Asia
During the long eighteenth century, Europe's travelers, scholars, and intellectuals looked to Asia in a spirit of puzzlement, irony, and openness. In this panoramic book, Jurgen Osterhammel tells the story of the European Enlightenment's nuanced encounter with the great civilizations of the East, from the Ottoman Empire and India to China and Japan. He shows how major figures such as Leibniz, Voltaire, and Gibbon took a keen interest in Asian culture and challenges the notion that Europe's formative engagement with the non-European world was invariably marred by an imperial gaze and presumptions of Western superiority. A momentous work by one of Europe's most eminent historians, Unfabling the East brings the sights and sounds of this tumultuous age vividly to life. It takes readers on a thrilling voyage to the farthest shores, bringing back vital insights for our own multicultural age.