The History of China, 2nd Edition

Wright, David Curtis

ISBN 10: 0313377480 / ISBN 13: 9780313377488

Published by ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2011

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Synopsis:

This book presents an informative introduction to China's past and present, from traditional accounts of its beginnings more than 3,000 years ago to its modern emergence as a first-world nation.

As Chinese society and culture evolves on a seemingly daily basis, due to its booming economy and expansion as a producer of consumer and industrial goods, its influence upon the world grows as well. Perhaps now more than any time in the modern era, the history of China is a topic with great importance and relevance.

In The History of China: Second Edition, readers will find a general survey of Chinese society's long history, ranging from accounts of ancient Chinese civilization, to coverage of the individual dynasties of imperial China, through China’s whirlwind transition to modernity and its belated arrival in the international community. There is an informative chapter on Taiwan and a final chapter that discusses the formidable challenges China faces in the 21st century, including overpopulation, environmental degradation, and social stability.

• Presents extensive eyewitness accounts written by witnesses or participants in the events discussed
• Includes a chronology, maps, and a bibliographic essay of print and electronic sources

About the Author:

David Curtis Wright, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of History and executive research fellow in the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of China, 2nd Edition
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition