Descubre c mo el pasado de China ha dado forma a su presente. Este libro es un apasionante recorrido por los m s de 5000 a os de historia de las grandes dinast as de China. Analiza los acontecimientos clave, los poderosos personajes y las influyentes fuerzas pol ticas que protagonizaron la historia del Imperio Chino, y explora diferentes aspectos de su cultura y sociedad, desde la econom a y el ej rcito hasta el arte y la filosof a. En su interior, encontrar s: Informaci n sobre importantes figuras hist ricas, escuelas filos ficas y logros culturales, como el auge de la fabricaci n de la seda, el comercio del t , la pera de Pek n, etc.Impresionantes fotograf as de artefactos y obras de arte nunca antes vistos fuera de China.Retratos de gobernantes y personajes c lebres.Mitos, leyendas y figuras hist ricas y culturales clave, como Confucio y Zheng He o la que se conoce como la nica mujer emperatriz de China. China Imperial explora c mo este imperio asi tico floreci y decay a lo largo de dos milenios, desde el primer emperador unificador de la dinast a Qin y las edades de oro de las dinast as Tang y Song, hasta la ca da final de la dinast a manch Qing. Un libro ideal para cualquiera que quiera aprender m s sobre el extraordinario patrimonio de China y busque explorar los fundamentos de lo que hoy se considera tradicionalmente "chino". Explore the long and rich history of China's great dynasties. From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses. Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of artifacts not previously seen outside of China, this definitive visual guide will captivate readers with the key events that shaped Chinese history and laid the foundations of the modern nation. Starting with prehistory and early humans, Imperial China sets the scene for the arrival of China's first dynasty and reveals how the warring states of early China gave birth to the emperor-led dynasties - and China's long imperial age. With illuminating features on important historical figures, cultural achievements, and philosophy - such as the rise of Confucianism and the silk and tea trades - Imperial China explores how the Chinese empire flourished and declined over the course of two millennia - from the unifying "first emperor" of the Qin and the golden ages of Tang and Song, to the final fall of the Manchu Qing dynasty. With stunning photography of art and artifacts to bring key events to life, this exquisite and comprehensive history is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about China's extraordinary heritage
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $20. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.