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Chinese Lives: The People Who Made a Civilization
Victor H. Mair
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Description for Chinese Lives: The People Who Made a Civilization
Hardcover. Tells the story of China through 96 short biographies. This book includes a colourful array of very different men and women: emperors and empresses, concubines, officials and political figures, rebels, exiles, philosophers, writers and poets, artists, musicians, scientists, military leaders and committed pacifists. Num Pages: 232 pages, 83 illustrations, 52 in colour. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 712.
China is the most populous country on earth, with the longest history of any modern nation. In the 21st century, it is clear that China’s future, as a political and economic world power, is set to be as significant as its past, and its achievements still depend upon its people. This book tells the story of China through 96 short biographies. We see the range of Chinese cultural and scientific achievements, as well as its military conquests, wars, rebellions and political and philosophical movements, through the eyes of real people who created – or were caught up by – them. ... Read more
China is the most populous country on earth, with the longest history of any modern nation. In the 21st century, it is clear that China’s future, as a political and economic world power, is set to be as significant as its past, and its achievements still depend upon its people. This book tells the story of China through 96 short biographies. We see the range of Chinese cultural and scientific achievements, as well as its military conquests, wars, rebellions and political and philosophical movements, through the eyes of real people who created – or were caught up by – them. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500251928
SKU
9780500251928
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About Victor H. Mair
Victor Mair is Professor of Chinese Language and Literature at the University of Pennysylvania. His numerous publications include The True History of Tea and The Tarim Mummies, both published by Thames & Hudson. Sanping Chen is an auhority on Chinese culture and history. Frances Wood is Head of the Chinese Collections at the British Library.
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