Encounters
Anna Jackson
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Encounters
by Anna Jackson, Amin Jaffer, Anna Jackson
Published
September 1, 2004
Publisher
Victoria & Albert Museum
Pages
408
ISBN-13
9781851774326
ISBN-10
1851774327
Description
"This book accompanies a major V & A exhibition that explores three hundred years of mutual fascination between East and West, a period of discoveries, encounters and exchanges initiated by the Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama's discovery of a sea route to India in 1498. This established, for the first time, direct relations between Europe and maritime Asia and ushered in a dynamic period of commercial, artistic and technological exchange. This story is presented through wide-ranging essays by leading international scholars, including specialists from the V & A. The text is complemented by a sumptuous range of images, many of these remarkable and luxurious pieces being published for the first time." "In its close examination of the relationships - diplomatic, religious and personal - between East and West, this book provides both an important scholarly record of this vibrant period in world history and a document of the works of art and industry that it produced."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Encounters?
This edition of Encounters has approximately 408 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Encounters?
For most readers, Encounters typically takes between 8h 30m and 5h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Encounters?
The estimated word count for Encounters is approximately 102,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Encounters?
Encounters was written by Anna Jackson, Amin Jaffer, Anna Jackson.
When was Encounters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 1, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.