Description
Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides and corners. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of the “Modern Chinese Reader Part II” offers a unique window into the language education efforts of Peking University (now Beijing University) during the mid-20th century. Published as part of the prestigious Chinese Language Special Course for Foreign Students, this textbook was likely used by diplomats, scholars, and students seeking to master Mandarin Chinese at a time when China was emerging as a global power.
The book’s content reflects the university’s commitment to providing comprehensive language instruction, with lessons likely covering advanced grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. As a valuable primary source, it offers insights into the teaching methodologies and cultural perspectives prevalent in China during a period of rapid social and political change.
For collectors, this volume holds particular significance as a tangible link to the nation’s efforts to promote its language and culture on the international stage. Its well-preserved condition, despite minor wear, makes it an attractive addition to any library focused on Chinese language education or 20th-century academic materials from a pivotal era in China’s modern history.
