The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
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The Cambridge Illustrated History of China is an illuminating account of the full sweep of Chinese civilisation – 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 intellectual figures, to political innovations, art and material culture, family and religious life, not to mention wars and…
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Key features
- Written by a leading specialist, this comprehensive overview skilfully blends an engaging narrative with explanations of key events to guide readers through the full sweep of Chinese history
- A highly flexible text that has been used by hundreds of instructors in a wide range of courses relating to all periods of Chinese history, culture, art, literature, and philosophy
- A rich programme of illustrations aid student understanding, with more than 240 images and over 30 maps
- This third revised edition incorporates new archaeological discoveries, and gives fuller treatment of environmental history and China in the broader context of world history, with two new chapters bringing readers up to date with twenty-first century developments
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009151436
- Subjects Area Studies,Asian Studies,East Asian History,Global History,History
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 17 November 2022
- ISBN: 9781009151429
- Dimensions (mm): 253 x 203 mm
- Weight: 1.59kg
- Page extent: 400 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 01 September 2022
- ISBN: 9781009151443
- Dimensions (mm): 253 x 203 mm
- Weight: 1.36kg
- Page extent: 400 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 28 July 2022
- ISBN: 9781009151436
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