
From the preface: "The Chinese Annals are mere diaries of events, isolated facts being tumbled together in order of date, without any regard for proportion. Epoch-making invasions, defeats, and cessions of territory are laconically noted down on a level with the prince's indiscretion...




This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

Ancient China Simplified is a comprehensive book written by Edward Harper Parker that provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of ancient China. The book covers the period from the Xia dynasty (c. 2100 BCE) to the end of the Han dynasty (220 CE). The book begins...

Ancient China Simplified by Edward Harper Parker is a comprehensive book that provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of ancient China. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of ancient Chinese civilization, including...

Ancient China Simplified is a non-fiction book written by Edward Harper Parker that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of ancient China. The book covers the period from the earliest known human settlements in China to the end of the Ming dynasty...






Ancient China Simplified is a comprehensive book written by Edward Harper Parker that provides a simplified overview of the history, culture, and society of ancient China. The book covers a period of over 3,000 years, from the earliest known civilization to the end of the Han...


This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...


This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...


