Synopses & Reviews
Chinese Civilization sets the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses. With newly expanded material, personal documents, social records, laws, and documents that historians mistakenly ignore, the sixth edition is even more useful than its classic predecessor. A complete and thorough introduction to Chinese history and culture.
Chinese Civilization sets the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses. With newly expanded material, personal documents, social records, laws, and documents that historians mistakenly ignore, the sixth edition is even more useful than its classic predecessor. A complete and thorough introduction to Chinese history and culture.
Synopsis
This updated version of a fantastic account of Chinese culture and civilization provides analysis of notable historical documents, social records, and laws. Setting the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses, the newly expanded edition of Chinese Sourcebook includes coverage of personal documents, social records, laws, and previously ignored reports.
With insight to the beginnings of Chinese civilization, this book provides a complete and thorough introduction to the nation's history and culture.