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Edward H. Schafer
American historian and sinologist (1913-1991) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 77
Edward Hetzel Schafer was an American historian, sinologist, and writer noted for his expertise on the Tang dynasty, and was a professor of Chinese at University of California, Berkeley, for 35 years.
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Schafer's most notable works include The Golden Peaches of Samarkand and The Vermilion Bird, which both explore China's interactions with other cultures and regions during the Tang dynasty.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1991 · aged 77
