Choix De Documents presents a collection of significant historical documents from China, meticulously compiled and translated by Séraphin Couvreur. This volume features official letters, proclamations, edicts, memorials, and inscriptions, providing invaluable insight into the political and administrative history of China.

Each document is presented in its original Chinese text, accompanied by translations in both French and Latin, making it an essential resource for historians, linguists, and sinologists. Couvreur's scholarly work offers a unique opportunity to study primary source materials and understand the nuances of historical Chinese governance and culture. This enduring collection remains a vital reference for anyone interested in the historical relationship between China and the Western world.

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