China: A History

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One of the most far-reaching events since the Second World War is the re-emergence of China as a world power, and its present government’s willingness to open up the country to the rest of the world.This comprehensive cultural history ranges from prehistoric times to the present – from the disunity of Pre-Imperial China to the renaissance of the Sung and Tang dynasties, from the Mongol conquest to Tiananmen Square and the 1989 student revolt. By placing the modern country in historical perspective this brilliant study reveals how many continuities there are within the oldest of all civilizations.

Additional information

Weight 0.422 kg
Dimensions 2.8 × 13.5 × 21.6 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

384

Publisher

Year Published

1995-6-1

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

0712662510

About The Author

Arthur Cotterell was principal of Kingston College. His previous books include The Minoan World, The Penguin Encyclopaedia of Ancient Civilizations, The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Mythologies: Greece, Rome, Persia, India and China, and Chariot: The Astounding Rise and Fall of the World's First War Machine.

Review Quote

Excellent short guide to China's stupendous past…helps us to understand its fateful present

Other text

A knowledgable and comprehensive survey… Both scholarly and readable, it brings each era to life