The Cambridge illustrated history of China /
"The Cambridge Illustrated History of China' is an account of the full sweep of Chinese civilization - from prehistoric times to the intellectual ferment of the Warring States Period, through the rise and fall of the imperial dynasties, to the modern communist state. Written by a leading s...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY :
Cambridge University Press,
2023.
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| Edition: | Third edition. |
| Series: | Cambridge illustrated history.
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| Summary: | "The Cambridge Illustrated History of China' is an account of the full sweep of Chinese civilization - from prehistoric times to the intellectual ferment of the Warring States Period, through the rise and fall of the imperial dynasties, to the modern communist state. Written by a leading scholar and lavishly illustrated, its narrative draws together everything from the influence of key figures, to political innovations, art and material culture, family and religious life, wars and modern conflicts. This book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Chinese history. This third revised edition includes new archaeological discoveries, and fuller treatment of environmental history and Chinese interaction with the wider world, placing China in global context. The final chapter brings the story into the twenty-first century, covering the transformation of China into one of the world's leading economies and the challenges it face" --Back cover. |
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| Item Description: | Previous edition: 2010. |
| Physical Description: | 400 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color), portraits (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 386) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781009151429 1009151428 9781009151443 1009151444 |