Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History

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Synopsis

The resurgence of modern China has generated much interest, not only in the country’s present day activities, but also in its long history. As the only uninterrupted ancient civilization still alive today, the study of China’s past promises to offer invaluable insights into understanding contemporary China.

Providing coverage of the entire Imperial Era (221 BCE–1912 CE), this handbook takes a chronological approach. It includes comprehensive analysis of all major periods, from the powerful Han empire which rivalled Rome, and the crucial transformative period of the Five Dynasties, to the prosperous Ming era and the later dominance of the non-Han peoples. With contributions from a team of international authors, key themes include:


Political events and leadership


Religion and philosophy


Cultural and literary achievements


Legal, economic, and military institutions

This book transcends the traditional boundaries of historiography, giving special attention to the role of archaeology. As such, the Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History is an indispensable reference work for students and scholars of Chinese, Asian, and World History.

Book details

Author:
Victor Cunrui Xiong, Kenneth J. Hammond
ISBN:
9781317538233
Related ISBNs:
9781315726878, 9781138847286, 9781138847286
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
364
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-02-13
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Social Studies