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Crime and Punishment in Ancient China: Tang-Yin-Pi-Shih Hardcover - 2007
by R. H. Van Gulik (Translator)
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- Title Crime and Punishment in Ancient China: Tang-Yin-Pi-Shih
- Author R. H. Van Gulik (Translator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Second edition,
- Pages 212
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Orchid Press, Bangkok
- Date 2007-12
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9789745240919 / 9745240915
- Weight 1.64 lbs (0.74 kg)
- Dimensions 9.99 x 7.25 x 0.77 in (25.37 x 18.42 x 1.96 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 340.095
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