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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Description
Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- The Origins of Chinese Civilization: Neolithic Period to the Western Zhou Dynasty -- Philosophical Foundations: The Eastern Zhou Period -- The Creation of the Bureaucratic Empire: The Qin and Han Dynasties -- Buddhism, Aristocracy, and Alien Rulers: The Age of Division -- A Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty -- Shifting South: The Song Dynasty -- Rule: The Liao, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties -- The Limits of...
Author
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Pub. Date
1966
Description
A European lately arrived in China, if he is of a receptive and reflective disposition, finds himself confronted with a number of very puzzling questions, for many of which the problems of Western Europe will not have prepared him. Russian problems, it is true, have important affinities with those of China, but they have also important differences; moreover they are decidedly less complex. Chinese problems, even if they affected no one outside China,...
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Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2006
Description
"This A to Z children's pictorial covers topics such as Beijing, Dragon Dance, Himalayan Mountain Range, Mongolians, and the giant panda. Each subject is introduced with a simple rhyme for younger readers. Expository text is also included for older readers"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Ancient China may have existed thousands of years ago, but its civilization was incredibly rich with culture. This book explores the clues that have been left behind from this fascinating civilization. Specifically looking at artifacts, the main text invites readers to analyze items from Ancient China and draw conclusions following the questions and prompts. From the bamboo staff to oracle bones, these items help young learners learn about a culture...
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"This fascinating book explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts."--
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
" NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt describes how he created a free taxi service--offering rides in exchange for illuminating conversation--to go beyond the headlines and get to know a wide range of colorful, compelling characters representative of the new China. They include folks like "Beer," a slippery salesman who tries to sell Langfitt a used car; Rocky, a farm boy turned Shanghai lawyer; and Chen, who runs an underground Christian church and...
12) Ancient China
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"In Ancient China, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the people of ancient China, including their technological wonders and feats of construction. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Description
A century ago, outsiders saw China as a place where nothing ever changes. Today the country has become one of the most dynamic regions on earth. In Oracle Bones, Peter Hessler explores the human side of China's transformation, viewing modern-day China and its growing links to the Western world through the lives of a handful of ordinary people. In a narrative that gracefully moves between the ancient and the present, the East and the West, Hessler...
14) Ancient China
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Series
Description
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
Author
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pub. Date
2013
Description
The author came to Beijing in the spring of 2007 to take a job as a writer and editor for China Daily. The Chinese economy was booming, the Olympics were on the horizon, and Beijing was being transformed into a world-class city overnight. This book spans the five years that the author has lived in China.
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