Lach, Donald F. 1917-

Asia in the making of Europe / Volume-1 The century of Discovery [by] Donald F. Lach. - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, c1965. - V-1 (491 p.) : ill., maps, ports. ; 27 cm.

Vol. 3 co-authored by Edwin J. Van Kley.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

v. 1. The century of discovery (2 v.) -- v. 2. A century of wonder (3 v.). Book 1. The visual arts ; Book 2. The literary arts ; Book 3. The scholarly disciplines -- v. 3. A century of advance (4 v.). Book 1. Trade, missions, literature ; Book 2. South Asia ; Book 3. Southeast Asia ; Book 4. East Asia.

First systematic, inclusive study of the impact of the high civilizations of Asia on the development of modern Western civilization.

Issued as part of ACLS Humanities E-Book (Organization)


East and West--History.


Europe--Civilization--Oriental influences.
Asia--Discovery and exploration.

950 / LAA 1965