{"product_id":"south-china-sea-and-its-dan-zhan-9781965890301","title":"South China Sea and Its Affiliated Islands and Reefs in History","description":"This meticulously researched work presents a comprehensive historical survey of China's deep-rooted connections to the South China Sea and its islands. Expertly translated by You Ying, the book draws from a vast array of primary sources-including ancient nautical charts, imperial archives, and local chronicles-to trace China's maritime activities, geographical documentation, and administrative governance of the region over two millennia.\u003cbr\u003eThe study systematically examines how Chinese navigators, fishermen, and officials identified, named, and utilized the islands and reefs, underscoring their integral role in trade routes (e.g., the Maritime Silk Road) and cultural exchanges. It addresses the evolution of maritime boundaries and reinforces the historical continuity of China's sovereignty claims through detailed cartographic and textual evidence.\u003cbr\u003eBeyond geopolitics, this volume offers invaluable insights into maritime history, oceanography, and Southeast Asian studies. It is an essential reference for historians, legal scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex historical context behind one of the world's most significant waterways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Zhan,Liang Wu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 196589030X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965890301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chicago Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d","brand":"Dan Zhan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997610488063,"sku":"9781965890301","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/south-china-sea-and-its-dan-zhan-9781965890301","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}