Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Imperial China (Chronicles) - Softcover

Ann Paludan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500287643 ISBN 13: 9780500287644

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Spanning over 2,000 years, Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors tells the history of China and its 157 rulers from the early empire of 221BC to the revolution, detailing in special features such diverse subjects as the Great Wall of China, the Silk Roads, Buddhism, the Mongols, the Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City and the Opium Wars. The book is illustrated with paintings, sculptures, woodcuts and portraits and maps. In addition, key information such as birthname and cause of death is given on each emperor, and timelines detail the major events of every reign. This is a book to read for pleasure, an essential reference volume for the home, school or library, and a source of discovery and inspiration on a culture that has enthralled people in the West throughout history.

Table of Contents

The Early Empires 221BC–AD220 · Confusion, Reunification and the Golden Age AD220–907 · Chaos, Diplomacy and Invasion AD907–1368 . Revival and Collapse AD1368–1911

About this title

Review:

'Fabulous . . . an engaging account of Chinese history, with innumerable diversions into culture and daily life' - China Review

About the Author:

Ann Paludan lived in Beijing from 1972 to 1976, and has returned regularly since. Her other books include The Imperial Ming Tombs, The Chinese Spirit Road, Chinese Tomb Figurines and Chinese Sculpture: A Great Tradition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0500287643
• ISBN 13: 9780500287644
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224