Cultural Atlas Of China
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few civilizations have endured with such depth, complexity, and geographical sweep as China's, and Cultural Atlas of China presents this vast story with stunning cartographic and scholarly precision. Authors Caroline Blunden and Mark Elvin chart China's cultural, historical, and geographic landscape across thousands of years, weaving together the physical terrain of the nation with the rich tapestry of its dynastic history, philosophical traditions, art, and society. From the fertile river valleys that cradled the earliest Chinese civilizations to the imperial grandeur of the Middle Kingdom, the atlas illustrates how geography and culture have been inseparable forces in shaping one of the world's great civilizations. Stunning maps, photographs, and authoritative text combine to offer both a scholarly resource and a visually arresting journey through time and place. Blunden and Elvin bring complementary expertise to a subject of enormous scope, producing a work that argues persuasively for the centrality of spatial understanding in interpreting Chinese history and culture. The atlas chronicles not only political and military history but also the movements of peoples, the spread of religions such as Buddhism and Taoism, and the flourishing of art and architecture — including the iconic Great Wall, whose winding silhouette graces the cover. As part of the acclaimed Cultural Atlas series, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students, scholars, and curious readers alike. Will China's ancient landscapes and enduring culture reveal secrets you never expected to find on a map?
Author: Caroline Blunden, Mark Elvin
Format: Hardback
Genre: Atlases
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few civilizations have endured with such depth, complexity, and geographical sweep as China's, and Cultural Atlas of China presents this vast story with stunning cartographic and scholarly precision. Authors Caroline Blunden and Mark Elvin chart China's cultural, historical, and geographic landscape across thousands of years, weaving together the physical terrain of the nation with the rich tapestry of its dynastic history, philosophical traditions, art, and society. From the fertile river valleys that cradled the earliest Chinese civilizations to the imperial grandeur of the Middle Kingdom, the atlas illustrates how geography and culture have been inseparable forces in shaping one of the world's great civilizations. Stunning maps, photographs, and authoritative text combine to offer both a scholarly resource and a visually arresting journey through time and place. Blunden and Elvin bring complementary expertise to a subject of enormous scope, producing a work that argues persuasively for the centrality of spatial understanding in interpreting Chinese history and culture. The atlas chronicles not only political and military history but also the movements of peoples, the spread of religions such as Buddhism and Taoism, and the flourishing of art and architecture — including the iconic Great Wall, whose winding silhouette graces the cover. As part of the acclaimed Cultural Atlas series, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students, scholars, and curious readers alike. Will China's ancient landscapes and enduring culture reveal secrets you never expected to find on a map?