China and the West to 1600: Empire, Philosophy, and the Paradox of Culture
Steven Wallech
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Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPC; 3H; HBG; HBJD; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
A comparative history of Chinese and Western Civilization from the dawn of agriculture to the dawn of modernity in Europe, China and the West to 1600 explores the factors that led to the divergent evolution of two major cultures of the ancient world, and considers how the subsequent developments saw one culture cling to tradition even as the other failed to do so, inadvertently setting the stage for the birth of the Modern Era. * An accessible and inventive comparative history, suitable for all students at the college level as well as general readers * Compares the history of ... Read more
A comparative history of Chinese and Western Civilization from the dawn of agriculture to the dawn of modernity in Europe, China and the West to 1600 explores the factors that led to the divergent evolution of two major cultures of the ancient world, and considers how the subsequent developments saw one culture cling to tradition even as the other failed to do so, inadvertently setting the stage for the birth of the Modern Era. * An accessible and inventive comparative history, suitable for all students at the college level as well as general readers * Compares the history of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
430g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118880074
SKU
V9781118880074
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99-15
About Steven Wallech
Steven Wallech is the senior Professor of World History at Long Beach City College. He developed the world history program there, and integrated the world history curriculum with community colleges and universities throughout California. He is the author of World History: A Concise Thematic Analysis, Volumes One and Two (Wiley, 2012). He earned a Ph.D. in History from Claremont ... Read more
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