A History Of China: Being The Historical Chapters From The Middle Kingdom (1897)

By Frederick Wells Williams, Samuel Wells Williams, S. Wells (Samuel Wells) Williams

Book Overview

""A History of China: Being the Historical Chapters from The Middle Kingdom (1897)"" is a comprehensive account of China's history, written by Samuel Wells Williams. The book covers the major events and periods in Chinese history, from ancient times to the end of the 19th century. It provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped China's past and present. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including Chinese historical texts and European accounts of China, to present a balanced and insightful view of the country's history. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different period or theme, such as the Xia dynasty, the Qin dynasty, the Tang dynasty, and the Opium Wars. It also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the historical events and geographic locations discussed in the text. Overall, ""A History of China"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding China's rich and complex history.With A Concluding Chapter Narrating Recent Events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436732697
• ISBN13: 9781436732697
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"