RARE monograph on the life and work of Jan Jakob Maria de Groot (1854-1921) - a Dutch Sinologist and historian of religion who taught at Leiden and later in Berlin, and is chiefly remembered for his monumental work `The Religious System of China, Its Ancient Forms, Evolution, History and Present Aspect, Manners, Customs and Social Institutions Connected Therewith` which appeared in six volumes. 245x175mm. 134 pages. Hardcover. Cover corners and spine edges slightly bumped. In very good condition.