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Author | : John S. Major |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2016-09-22 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317503651 |
Ancient China: A History surveys the East Asian Heartland Region – the geographical area that eventually became known as China – from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age, to the early imperial era of Qin and Han, up to the threshold of the medieval period in the third century CE. For most of that long span of time there was no such place as "China"; the vast and varied territory of the Heartland Region was home to many diverse cultures that only slowly coalesced, culturally, linguistically, and politically, to form the first recognizably Chinese empires. The field of Early China Studies is being revolutionized in our time by a wealth of archaeologically recovered texts and artefacts. Major and Cook draw on this exciting new evidence and a rich harvest of contemporary scholarship to present a leading-edge account of ancient China and its antecedents. With handy pedagogical features such as maps and illustrations, as well as an extensive list of recommendations for further reading, Ancient China: A History is an important resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Chinese History, and those studuing Chinese Culture and Society more generally.
Author | : Captivating History |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2019-12-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781647481704 |
In this book, you will be led on a journey through almost 2,000 years of Chinese history, showing you all the ups and downs of those ancient times, the sufferings and joys of the Chinese people, along with their greatest achievements and failures.
Author | : Paul Clarence Challen |
Publisher | : Crabtree Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780778720379 |
Along China's Yellow River, a mighty and technologically advanced civilization grew and flourished for thousands of years without any contact from the rest of the world. Life in Ancient China explores the daily lives of early the Chinese people, profiles the great dynasties that ruled China over the centuries, and introduces important religious and philosophical contributions, such as Confucianism, Daosim, and Buddhism. Enduring Chinese innovations, such as writing, papermaking, and The Great Wall are also featured.
Author | : Shelia Hollihan-Elliot |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 203 |
Release | : 2014-09-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1422294439 |
China is one of the world's oldest uninterrupted civilizations, and the essential culture and identity of the Chinese people--the Chinese Way--was formed more than 2,000 years ago. This volume chronicles the development of Chinese civilization from Neolithic times, when agriculture revolutionized society, to the early first century A.D., when the Han dynasty's triumph over a usurper firmly established a social and governmental model that would survive into the 20th century. Ancient History of China presents China's important formative legends; relates the story of China's early Bronze and Iron Age cultures; chronicles the chaotic periods of warfare that preceded the unification of the country in the third century B.C.; and introduces such influential figures as the philosopher Confucius and the emperor Shi Huang Di, who built the Great Wall and commissioned the sculpting of a huge terra-cotta army to guard his grave. Students will be fascinated by this fast-moving and informative account.
Author | : Li Feng |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2013-12-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0521895529 |
A critical new interpretation of the early history of Chinese civilization based on the most recent scholarship and archaeological discoveries.
Author | : Qizhi Zhang |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2015-04-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 3662464829 |
This book breaks with convention and provides an overview of Chinese history in the form of special topics. These topics include the major issues of “A Scientific Approach to the Origins of Chinese Civilization,” “Ancient Chinese Society and the Change of Dynasties,” “The Golden Ages of the Han, Tang and Qing Dynasties: a Comparative Analysis,” “Transportation Systems and Cultural Communication in Ancient China,” “Ethnic Relations in Chinese History,” “The Systems of Politics, Law and Selecting Officials in Ancient China,” “Agriculture, Handicraft and Commerce in Ancient China,” “The Military Thought and Military Systems of Ancient China,” “The Rich and Colorful Social Life in Ancient China,” “The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Thought,” “The Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Literature and Art,” “The Emergence and Progress of Ancient Chinese Historiography,” “Reflection on Ancient Chinese Science and Technology,” “New Issues in the Modern History of China,” and “A General Progression to the Socialist Modernization of the People’s Republic of China.” The book is based on current literature and research by university students. The modern history section is relatively concise, while the topics related to ancient Chinese history are longer, reflecting the country’s rich history and corresponding wealth of materials. There is also an in-depth discussion on the socialist modernization of the People’s Republic of China. The book provides insights into Chinese history, allowing readers “to see the value of civilization through history; to see the preciseness of history through civilization.” It focuses on the social background, lifestyle and development processes to illustrate ideologies and ideas.
Author | : Michael Loewe |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 1192 |
Release | : 1999-03-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521470308 |
The Cambridge History of Ancient China provides a survey of the institutional and cultural history of pre-imperial China.
Author | : Dale Anderson |
Publisher | : Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781410905192 |
Learn about the ancient Chinese by examining the art they created. This title examines what their art reveals about their history and simultaneously how history explains the art. It explores the Chinese civilization through both the images it produced and cultural artifacts that remain. The title focuses on how art and architecture from a distinct period reflect life at the time, and how we can use the surviving art to understand how people used to live.
Author | : David N. Keightley |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 664 |
Release | : 1983-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780520042292 |
Author | : Ralph D. Sawyer |
Publisher | : Basic Books (AZ) |
Total Pages | : 578 |
Release | : 2011-03-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 046502145X |
A leading historical scholar offers the definitive account of the strategies and technology that shaped the earliest Chinese dynasties--from walled defenses to chariot-driven warriors.