China and the West: The Cultural Encounter, 13th to 20th Centuries explores the long history of cultural interaction between China and Western societies from the medieval period to the modern era. Wolfgang Franke analyzes intellectual, religious, scientific, and political exchanges that shaped mutual perceptions and influences. The book provides a comprehensive historical overview of how cross-…
An Introduction to the Sources of Ming History by Wolfgang Franke is a foundational scholarly guide to primary sources essential for studying the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The book surveys major historical texts, official records, private writings, archival materials, and bibliographic tools relevant to Ming historiography. Franke provides detailed evaluations of the reliability, structure, a…