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22%OFFTanner Harold - China: A History - 9780872209169 - V9780872209169
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China: A History

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Description for China: A History Giving an introduction to the political, social, and cultural development of imperial Chinese civilisation, this work introduces a number of important themes - such as the ethnic diversity of the early empires. It includes a general introduction, chronology, bibliography, illustrations, maps, and an index. Num Pages: 624 pages, b/w photos & maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1050.

Eminently accessible, yet rigorous, this engaging introduction to the political, social, and cultural development of Chinese civilization tells the story of China--from its beginnings to the present day--in a way that goes beyond simple, misleading accounts of a glorious civilization falling victim to Western and Japanese imperialism or of a supposedly isolated country only recently and reluctantly opening to the outside world. Woven into the narrative are the striking stories of heroes and villains, of women and men, of tragedy and comedy, of high culture and coarse humor, of extremes of wealth and poverty, of feast and famine, and of ... Read more

Characteristic of Harold Tanner's presentation is the development and carefully balanced recounting of important themes--such as the ethnic diversity of the early empires, interaction with other civilizations, and the challenge of transforming a multi-ethnic empire into a modern nation-state--that other histories of China omit entirely or discuss only minimally.

Includes a chronology, suggested further readings, illustrations, maps, and an index.

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Product Details

Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hackett Pub Co Inc
Number of pages
610
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872209169
SKU
V9780872209169
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2

About Tanner Harold
Harold M. Tanner is Professor of History at the University of North Texas.

Reviews for China: A History
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.
Michael Loewe, University Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of ... Read more

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