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About The Book: Joseph Edkins' Chinese Buddhism: A Volume of Sketches, Historical, Descriptive and Critical is a foundational work for those studying the history and development of Buddhism in China. It provides a thorough, critical exploration of Buddhism’s historical evolution, key sects, and its integration with Chinese culture and philosophy. The book remains an invaluable resource for scholars of East Asian religions, offering deep insights into Buddhism's significant influence on Chinese history, thought, and society. It is essential for understanding the enduring impact of Buddhism in China. About The Author: Joseph Edkins (1823–1905) was a British Protestant missionary and scholar who spent 57 years in China. A pioneering Sinologist, he authored works like A Grammar of Colloquial Chinese (1853) and A Vocabulary of the Shanghai Dialect (1869). His studies on Chinese language, Buddhism, and culture influenced Western perceptions of China. The Title 'Chinese Buddhism: A Volume of Sketches, Historical, Descriptive and Critical written/authored/edited by Joseph Edkins', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806142 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 493 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.