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Harold M. Tanner
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Description for China
Hardback. An introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of China that provides an account of the development of Chinese civilisation from its beginnings onwards. It includes illustrations, a full complement of maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for further reading, and an index. Num Pages: 414 pages, b/w photos & maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 758.
Available in one or two volumes, this accessible, yet rigorous, introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of China provides a balanced and thoughtful account of the development of Chinese civilization from its beginnings to the present day.
Each volume includes ample illustrations, a full complement of maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for further reading and an index.
Volume 1: From Neolithic Cultures through the Great Qing Empire (10,000 BCE—1799). Volume 2: From the Great Qing Empire through the People's Republic of China (1644—2009).
Product Details
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
399
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9781603842037
SKU
V9781603842037
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
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99-2
About Harold M. Tanner
Harold M. Tanner is Professor of History at the University of North Texas.
Reviews for China
A solid, clearly written and up-to-date account of China's dynastic history, taking note of recent research, and with attention to cultural developments and economic practice. An accessible read, even for first-comers to this highly complex subject; this is an excellent introduction to China that instructors will welcome and students will enjoy.
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