The great wonders of China /
"China is the oldest continuous civilization on earth and holds a unique global place in the twenty-first century. The Great Wonders of China's wide focus shows what makes China such a special country, with topics stretching from the natural wonders, including mountains and rivers, to the...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York, NY :
Thames & Hudson,
2024.
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| Edition: | Revised paperback edition. |
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| Summary: | "China is the oldest continuous civilization on earth and holds a unique global place in the twenty-first century. The Great Wonders of China's wide focus shows what makes China such a special country, with topics stretching from the natural wonders, including mountains and rivers, to the Silk Road; the technological innovations of printing and the compass; and the modern, vibrant cities of today as well as famous monuments, such as the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall. In this new and updated paperback edition, a team of leading scholars from Asia and the West provide a compelling history of China. Beyond the quality of the individual entries, The Great Wonders of China provides a chronicle of Chinese history and culture as well as helping readers understand and appreciate this vast country"--Amazon.com. |
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| Item Description: | First published in 2007 under the title: The seventy wonders of China. |
| Physical Description: | 336 pages : color illustrations, map ; 20 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-324) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780500297841 0500297843 |