with their philosophy.-On the ancient monuments
of Persian sculpture and architecture. The arts
and sciences of the old Persians

DISCOURSE VII.

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Origin of the people who governed China before
they were conquered by the Tartars.-Examina-
tion of the language and letters, religion and phi-
losophy, of the present Chinese.-Remarks on
their ancient monuments, sciences, and arts.-The
importation of a new religion into China... 109

DISCOURSE VIII.

Observations on the Idumeans, their arts and sciences.
-The written Abyssinian language.-The islands
near Yemen.-On the Sanganians.—Origin of that
singular people called Gipsies.-Inhabitants of
the Indian islands.-People of Tibet.-Tartars.-
Armenians.-Greeks.-Phrygians.—And Pheni-

cians...

129

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