A History Of China
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A History Of China
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Author : John A.G. Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 2006-12-26
A History Of China written by John A.G. Roberts and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-26 with History categories.
This rich and absorbing history of China from earliest times to the present covers the country's complex political and economic structures and culture in a concise yet nuanced manner. For this new edition, Roberts has developed his analysis of recent interpretations of Chinese history, especially those relating to prehistory and early history, intellectual and cultural trends, China's relationships with her neighbours and the wider world, the rise of the Communists and the role of women in Chinese society.
A Brief History Of China
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Author : Jonathan Clements
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2019-11-12
A Brief History Of China written by Jonathan Clements and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-12 with History categories.
A comprehensive, yet entertaining look at China's history through a modern lens. For millennia, China was the largest and richest nation on earth. Two centuries ago, however, its economy sank into a depression from which it had not fully recovered--until now. China's modern resurgence as the world's largest nation in terms of population and its second-largest economy--where 800 million people have been lifted out of poverty in the space of a few decades--is the greatest untold story of the 21st century. A Brief History of China tells of the development of a rich and complex civilization where the use of paper, writing, money and gunpowder were widespread in ancient times and where silk, ceramics, tea, metal implements and other products were produced and exported around the globe. It examines the special conditions that allowed a single culture to unify an entire continent spanning 10 billion square kilometers under the rule of a single man--and the unbelievably rich artistic, literary and architectural heritage that Chinese culture has bequeathed to the world. Equally fascinating is the story of China's decline in the 19th and early 20th century--as Europeans and Americans took center stage--and its modern resurgence as an economic powerhouse in recent years. In his retelling of a Chinese history stretching back 5,000 years, author and China-expert Jonathan Clements focuses on the human stories which led to the powerful transformations in Chinese society--from the unification of China under its first emperor, Qinshi Huangdi, and the writings of the great Chinese philosophers Confucius and Laozi, to the Mongol invasion under Genghis Khan and the consolidation of Communist rule under Mao Zedong. Clements even brings readers through to the present day, outlining China's economic renaissance under Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping. What really separates this book from its counterparts is the focus on women, and modern themes such as diversity and climate change. Chinese history is typically told through the stories of its most famous men, but Clements' telling gives women equal time and research--which introduces readers of this book to equally important, but less commonly-known facts and historical figures. Often seen in the West in black or white terms--as either a savage dystopia or a fantastical paradise--China is revealed in the book as an exceptional yet troubled nation that nevertheless warrants its self-description as the Middle Kingdom.
A History Of Chinese Civilization
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Author : Jacques Gernet
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1996-05-31
A History Of Chinese Civilization written by Jacques Gernet and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-05-31 with History categories.
When published in 1982, this translation of Professor Jacques Gernet's masterly survey of the history and culture of China was immediately welcomed by critics and readers. This revised and updated edition makes it more useful for students and for the general reader concerned with the broad sweep of China's past.
A History Of China
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Author : Wolfram Eberhard
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1977-01-01
A History Of China written by Wolfram Eberhard and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977-01-01 with History categories.
Modern research has not only demonstrated that all these accounts are inventions of a much later period but has also shown why such narratives were composed. The older historical sources make no mention of any rulers before 2200 B.C. no mention even of their names.
A History Of China
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Author : Morris Rossabi
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2021-04-06
A History Of China written by Morris Rossabi and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-06 with History categories.
Discover the complexity of China’s past with this multi-faceted portrayal of the storied nation from a leading expert in the field The newly revised Second Edition of A History of China delivers a comprehensive treatment of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of China that covers all major events and trends that have shaped the country over the centuries. The book is written in a clear and uncomplicated style, sure to be of assistance to undergraduate students with little prior background knowledge in the subject matter. The text examines Chinese history through a global lens to better understand how foreign influences affected domestic policies and practices. It includes discussions of the roles played by non-Chinese ethnic groups in China, like the Tibetans and Uyghurs, and the Mongol and Manchu rulers who held power in China for several centuries. The distinguished author takes pains to incorporate the perspectives and narratives of people traditionally left out of Chinese history, including women, peasants, merchants, and artisans. Readers will also enjoy the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to early and ancient Chinese history, including classical China, the first Chinese empires, and religious and political responses to the period between 220 and 581 CE An exploration of the restoration of Empire under Sui and Tang, as well as post-Tang society and Glorious Song A discussion of China and the Mongol world, including Mongol rule in China and the isolationism and involvement on the global stage of the Ming dynasty A treatment of China in global history, including the Qing era, the Republican period, and the Communist era Perfect for undergraduate students of courses on Chinese history and Central Asian History, the Second Edition of A History of China will also earn a place in the libraries of students studying global history and related classes in history departments and departments of Asian studies. The Blackwell History of the World Series The goal of this ambitious series is to provide an accessible source of knowledge about the entire human past, for every curious person in every part of the world. It will comprise some two dozen volumes, of which some provide synoptic views of the history of particular regions while others consider the world as a whole during a particular period of time. The volumes are narrative in form, giving balanced attention to social and cultural history (in the broadest sense) as well as to institutional development and political change. Each provides a systematic account of a very large subject, but they are also both imaginative and interpretative. The Series is intended to be accessible to the widest possible readership, and the accessibility of its volumes is matched by the style of presentation and production.
China
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Author : John Keay
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-10-06
China written by John Keay and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-06 with History categories.
An authoritative account of five thousand years of Chinese history Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through Chairman Mao and the current economic transformation of the country. Crisp, judicious, and engaging, China is the classic single-volume history for anyone seeking to understand the present and future of this immensely powerful nation.
A History Of China
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Author : Witold Rodziński
language : en
Publisher: Pergamon
Release Date : 1979
A History Of China written by Witold Rodziński and has been published by Pergamon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with China categories.
China A History
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Author : John Keay
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2010-04-15
China A History written by John Keay and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-15 with History categories.
Three thousand years of Chinese history in an accessible and authoritative single volume.
A History Of China From The Earliest Days Down To The Present
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Author : John Macgowan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
A History Of China From The Earliest Days Down To The Present written by John Macgowan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with China categories.
The present volume professes to give the history of China in a form that is new to the English reader. It is not a compilation gathered from all kinds of sources, but a reproduction, from the original, of the Standard History of China. That work and the writings of Confucius and Mencius are the only authentic sources from whence the story of the Empire can possibly be obtained. Many writers during the long ages of the past have written the history of their times, but they are unreliable and valuable only in so far as they agree with the accounts contained in the above standard work. -- Preface.
China A History Volume 1
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Author : Harold M. Tanner
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2010-03-15
China A History Volume 1 written by Harold M. Tanner and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-15 with History categories.
Available in one or two volumes, this accessible, yet rigorous, introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of China provides a balanced and thoughtful account of the development of Chinese civilization from its beginnings to the present day. Each volume includes ample illustrations, a full complement of maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for further reading and an index. Volume 1: From Neolithic Cultures through the Great Qing Empire (10,000 BCE—1799). Volume 2: From the Great Qing Empire through the People's Republic of China (1644—2009).