{"title":"Edward Hetzel Schafer","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Hetzel Schafer's works delve into the rich tapestry of Asian history and culture, offering readers a scholarly yet engaging exploration of ancient civilizations and their enduring legacies. His detailed studies, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Peaches of Samarkand\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminate the artistic and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in education and reference, Schafer's books blend meticulous research with accessible prose, providing insightful perspectives on historical art, literature, and cultural interactions. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis that deepens understanding of Asia's profound influence on world history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-golden-peaches-of-samarkand-by-edward-hetzel-schafer-9780520054622","title":"The Golden Peaches of Samarkand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the seventh century, the kingdom of Samarkand sent formal gifts of fancy yellow peaches, large as goose eggs and with a colour like gold, to the Chinese court at Ch'ang-an. What kind of fruit these golden peaches really were cannot now be guessed, but they have the glamour of mystery, and they symbolise all the exotic things longed for, and unknown things hoped for, by the people of the T'ang empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Golden Peaches of Samarkand\u003c\/em\u003e examines the exotics imported into China during the T'ang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907) and depicts their influence on Chinese life. Into the land during the three centuries of T'ang came the natives of almost every nation of Asia, all bringing exotic wares either as gifts or as goods to be sold. Ivory, rare woods, drugs, diamonds, magicians, dancing girls—the author covers all classes of unusual imports, their places of origin, their lore, and their effect on costume, dwellings, diet, and on painting, sculpture, music, and poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a statistical record of commercial imports and medieval trade, but rather a \"humanistic essay, however material its subject matter.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471781937388,"sku":"9780520054622","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520054622-the-golden-peaches-of-samarkand.jpg?v=1775253932"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/edward-hetzel-schafer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}