Sacred 5 Of China (Hardcover)

Belief in the symbolic and lucky properties of numbers is deep-rooted in Chinese culture, particularly the number 5, as seen in the Five Elements, the Five Colors, the Five Tastes and the Five Cardinal Virtues. These beliefs pre-date Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, and in this illustrated book which combines travel, history, myth and mysticism, Geil uses the symbolism of the number 5 to unravel the early history of one of China's most famous sites -- Tai Shan, the sacred mountain of China -- allowing us to understand why it is so important to the Chinese.

General

Imprint:	Kegan Paul
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	December 2005
Authors:	William Edgar Gell
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	486
ISBN-13:	978-0-7103-1193-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
LSN:	0-7103-1193-1
Barcode:	9780710311931

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