China: A History (Volume 1): From Neolithic Cultures through the Great Qing Empire, (10,000 BCE - 1799 CE)

By Harold M. Tanner

Book Overview

Available in one or two volumes, this accessible, yet rigorous, introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of China provides a balanced and thoughtful account of the development of Chinese civilization from its beginnings to the present day. Each volume includes ample illustrations, a full complement of maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for further reading and an index. Volume 1: From Neolithic Cultures through the Great Qing Empire (10,000 BCE--1799). Volume 2: From the Great Qing Empire through the People's Republic of China (1644--2009).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603842020
• ISBN13: 9781603842020
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"