Biography: Complete 4-Volume Set Retail price: $779 The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography uses the life stories of key individuals, selected from the earliest dynasties to the present day, to tell the story of China itself over the entire span of its history. Volume 4, available separately, is on contemporary figures. Long-form essays by many of the world?s leading China scholars introduce key figures who have shaped, influenced, and transformed China over the millennia: emperors, politicians, poets, writers, artists, scientists, explorers and philosophers. This is the first time that such comprehensive collection has been available in English, produced by internationally recognized experts, and designed to satisfy the growing thirst for knowledge about China. ?No biographical dictionary of China has successfully replaced Herbert Giles?s [1898] work until the new DCB. It?s about time!? ?Benjamin Elman, Princeton University. Pre-owned, good condition, slight slant to cover of Volume 4. Item Location: Book Room, Under Desk Storage, Multi-Volume Sets.