China: A Short Cultural History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible.
A landmark work in the field of Asian history, China: A Short Cultural History presents a sweeping panorama of Chinese civilisation from its earliest origins through to the modern era. C. P. Fitzgerald, a distinguished historian and sinologist who spent many years living and travelling in China, chronicles the development of Chinese art, philosophy, religion, and political thought with remarkable clarity and depth. The work argues that Chinese culture is best understood as a continuous, self-renewing civilisation rather than a series of dynastic interruptions, illustrating how Confucian ideals, Buddhist influences, and imperial traditions shaped a society of extraordinary sophistication. Written with authority and accessible prose, it remains an indispensable introduction for anyone seeking to understand one of the world's oldest and most enduring civilisations.
Author: C. P. Fitzgerald
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Barrie & Jenkins
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible.
A landmark work in the field of Asian history, China: A Short Cultural History presents a sweeping panorama of Chinese civilisation from its earliest origins through to the modern era. C. P. Fitzgerald, a distinguished historian and sinologist who spent many years living and travelling in China, chronicles the development of Chinese art, philosophy, religion, and political thought with remarkable clarity and depth. The work argues that Chinese culture is best understood as a continuous, self-renewing civilisation rather than a series of dynastic interruptions, illustrating how Confucian ideals, Buddhist influences, and imperial traditions shaped a society of extraordinary sophistication. Written with authority and accessible prose, it remains an indispensable introduction for anyone seeking to understand one of the world's oldest and most enduring civilisations.