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The application of Gunpowder as a projectile was made in 1225; and the invention of the Loom is dated a few years later. The name, China, is derived from 'Tsin; and it became known by this name to the other nations of the world through the ambition of Che-Hwang-te, before mentioned, who assumed the title of King of 'Tsin; and who, if he was cruel, appears to have been also able and talented.
China Limited opportunities The Chinese nation compared with others Its antiquity Magnitude of territory and practicability of laws Supposed origin of the Chinese Fables of their early writers Explanation of their exaggerations Foundation of the Empire Chinese traditions compared with sacred history Similarity of events Wise men of the East Introduction of Buddhism Arts and Sciences The Magnetic Needle Discovery of Gunpowder Origin of the name China Che-Hwang-te, King of Tsin Parallel between him and Napoleon Religion Confucius The Taouists Buddhism A Buddhist's idea of Heaven.
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