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Louis-Frédéric Nussbaum (1923-1996), also known as Louis Frédéric, was a French scholar, art historian, writer, translator, and editor. He was an expert in the cultures of Asia, especially India and Japan.

Early Life of Louis-Frédéric

Louis-Frédéric was born in Paris, France, in 1923. He studied at famous universities like the Sorbonne and the École Pratique des Hautes Études.

Louis-Frédéric's Career and Writings

Louis-Frédéric wrote many books about India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. He was the editor of a huge 10-volume set called Encyclopaedia of Asian Civilizations. This important work was published in English between 1977 and 1987. His book Japan encyclopedia was also very popular. It was published in English and French between 1996 and 2005.

Selected Books by Louis-Frédéric

Louis-Frédéric wrote many books during his career. Here are a few examples of his works:

  • L'Inde: ses temples, ses sculptures (India: Its Temples, Its Sculptures), 1959
  • Japon: arts et civilisation (Japan: Arts and Civilization), 1969
  • La vie quotidienne au Japon à l'époque des Samurai (1185-1603) (Daily Life in Japan during the Samurai Era), 1969
  • Encyclopaedia of Asian Civilizations (10 volumes), 1977-1984
  • Histoire de l'Inde et des Indiens (History of India and Indians), 1996


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