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Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History
Contributor(s): Xiong, Victor Cunrui (Editor), Hammond, Kenneth (Editor)
ISBN: 0367580519     ISBN-13: 9780367580513
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $56.04  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: June 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Asia - China
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General
- Social Science | Regional Studies
Dewey: 951
Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.32 lbs) 376 pages
 
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The resurgence of modern China has generated much interest, not only in the country's present day activities, but also in its long history. As the only uninterrupted ancient civilization still alive today, the study of China's past promises to offer invaluable insights into understanding contemporary China.

Providing coverage of the entire Imperial Era (221 BCE-1912 CE), this handbook takes a chronological approach. It includes comprehensive analysis of all major periods, from the powerful Han empire which rivalled Rome, and the crucial transformative period of the Five Dynasties, to the prosperous Ming era and the later dominance of the non-Han peoples. With contributions from a team of international authors, key themes include:

  • Political events and leadership
  • Religion and philosophy
  • Cultural and literary achievements
  • Legal, economic, and military institutions

This book transcends the traditional boundaries of historiography, giving special attention to the role of archaeology. As such, the Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History is an indispensable reference work for students and scholars of Chinese, Asian, and World History.