The Dynasties Of China
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Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
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This comprehensive historical account, The Dynasties Of China, chronicles the vast and intricate history of imperial China, spanning millennia of political upheaval, cultural innovation, and societal transformation. Gascoigne presents a vivid panorama of emperors, scholars, and common people, detailing the rise and fall of powerful dynasties from the Shang to the Qing. The narrative illuminates the enduring legacies of these periods, from philosophical advancements to artistic achievements and technological breakthroughs. It argues for the profound impact of each era on the formation of modern China, offering readers an accessible yet authoritative understanding of this complex civilization. The work illustrates the continuous interplay of tradition and change that shaped one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures.
Author: Bamber Gascoigne
Format: Hardback
Published: 2014, The Folio Society
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase - faded.
This comprehensive historical account, The Dynasties Of China, chronicles the vast and intricate history of imperial China, spanning millennia of political upheaval, cultural innovation, and societal transformation. Gascoigne presents a vivid panorama of emperors, scholars, and common people, detailing the rise and fall of powerful dynasties from the Shang to the Qing. The narrative illuminates the enduring legacies of these periods, from philosophical advancements to artistic achievements and technological breakthroughs. It argues for the profound impact of each era on the formation of modern China, offering readers an accessible yet authoritative understanding of this complex civilization. The work illustrates the continuous interplay of tradition and change that shaped one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures.