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China

by Alexandra Wetzel
China

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ISBN13: 9780520259072
ISBN10: 0520259076



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The lavishly illustrated volume presents in dazzling visual detail a highly engaging introduction to almost 2000 years of Chinese history-from the founding of the Chinese Empire in 221 BCE to the Ming dynasty, the last dynasty to rule before the country opened to the outside world in the middle of the seventeenth century. China tells this dynamic story through hundreds of breathtaking full-page images of people, landscapes, artworks, artifacts, and more. The inviting, beautifully designed pages feature crisply written, up-to-date text, quotations from ancient sources that establish context for the personalities and episodes for each historic period, extended captions that explore the visual details of the images, information on where to see the images in museums, and more. The book brings together in one convenient place the most significant products of Chinese culture, showing in particular the evolution of the arts, everyday lifestyles, religious beliefs, the coexistence of tradition and innovation, and sacred and profane values. For travelers, students, and general readers of all levels, China brings alive a great and ancient empire.

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“A fascinating journey through Chinas historical and cultural past, a journey that is both entertaining and instructive.” Chinese Cross Currents

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and#8220;A fascinating journey through Chinaand#8217;s historical and cultural past, a journey that is both entertaining and instructive.and#8221;

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Originally published as: Cina. Milano: Electa, 2006.

About the Author

Alexandra Wetzel is a consultant for the Giovanni Agnelli Foundation and for the Center for Asian Arts and the author of several essays about Chinese art.

Table of Contents

Introduction

People

Power and public life

Religion and philosophy

Daily life

The world of the dead

Capitals

Buddhist rock caves

References

Map of China

Chronology

Museums

Bibliography

General index


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ISBN:
9780520259072
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
08/05/2009
Publisher:
University of California Press
Series info:
Dictionaries of Civilization
Language:
English
Pages:
383
Height:
1.14IN
Width:
5.38IN
Thickness:
1.13 in.
LCCN:
2009002363
Series:
Dictionaries of Civilization
Series Number:
5
Number of Units:
1
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2009
Series Volume:
05
UPC Code:
2800520259074
Author:
Alexandra Wetzel
Translator:
Jay Hyams
Subject:
China History.
Subject:
World History - China

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