A Chinese History Reader,
1st Edition

Xianqun Bu, Sun Xiao, Lai Changyang, Jiang Xiaotao, Wang Qiyu

ISBN-13: 9789814281706
Copyright 2010 | Published
List Price: USD $29.95

This book provides a concise introduction to the Chinese history, covering a long time span extending from antiquity through the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty. Historical periods elaborated include the pre-Qin period; the Qin and Han Dynasties; the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties; the Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasties; and the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Written by a group of historians from the prestigious Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the book has incorporated some of the latest research findings in the field of Chinese historical studies. Also available in the Gale Virtual Reference Library (eBook). eBook pricing varies according to the size of your institution. Please contact us for details. eBook ISBN-13: 9789814314077 Available Now

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Chapter 1 The Ancient Age
Chapter 2 Eastern Zhou Dynasty
Chapter 3 The Qin and Han Dynasties
Chapter 4 The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties
Chapter 5 The Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasties
Chapter 6 The Ming and Qing Dynasties
Chapter 7 The Late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China

  • Xianqun Bu

    Bu Xianqun is a researcher and the deputy director of the History Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

  • Sun Xiao

    Sun Xiao is a researcher at the History Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

  • Lai Changyang

    Lai Changyang is a researcher at the History Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

  • Jiang Xiaotao

    Jiang Xiaotao is the associate researcher at the History Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

  • Wang Qiyu

    Wang Qiyu is the associate researcher at the History Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

  • All major Chinese dynasties are covered in a concise manner. Encounters with the Modern Era are also explored, besides starting with the Ancient Age in China.

  • The authors provide latest research findings, giving insight to the exciting Chinese history.

  • This book also features many relevant photos and illustrations to help readers understand the topics better.

  • All major Chinese dynasties are covered in a concise manner. Encounters with the Modern Era are also explored, besides starting with the Ancient Age in China.

  • The authors provide latest research findings, giving insight to the exciting Chinese history.

  • This book also features many relevant photos and illustrations to help readers understand the topics better.

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