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Michael Nylan

Michael Nylan

b. 1950

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  • What is Michael Nylan known for?

    Michael Nylan is a prominent scholar of early China, particularly recognized for her work on classical Chinese thought, history, and material culture. Her research often focuses on the Han dynasty and the intellectual traditions of that period.

  • Where should a new reader start with Michael Nylan's books?

    For readers new to Michael Nylan's work, "The Five "Confucian" Classics" offers a comprehensive introduction to foundational texts and their historical context. Alternatively, "Chang'an 26 BCE: An Augustan Age in China" provides an accessible entry into her scholarship on the Han dynasty.