China: Empire and Civilization - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195216628 ISBN 13: 9780195216622

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

Synopsis

Using recent scholarship on the subject of China, the author offers readers the most up-to-date take on this ancient civilization, tracing China's history, society, culture, and beliefs from prehistoric legends to the end of imperial power in 1912.

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Review:

"A penetrating exploration of the Chinese cultural pantheon.... A fine book, breathtakingly beautiful in its presentation."--History
"A penetrating exploration of the Chinese cultural pantheon.... A fine book, breathtakingly beautiful in its presentation."--History
"A penetrating exploration of the Chinese cultural pantheon.... A fine book, breathtakingly beautiful in its presentation."--History

"A penetrating exploration of the Chinese cultural pantheon.... A fine book, breathtakingly beautiful in its presentation."--History

About the Author:

Edward L. Shaughnessy is Professor of Early Chinese History at the University of Chicago. A well respected scholar, his books include I Ching: The Classic of Changes and The Cambridge History of Ancient China. He lives in Chicago.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0195216628
• ISBN 13: 9780195216622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Shaughnessy Edward L