Discover the complexity of China's past with this multi-faceted
portrayal of the storied nation from a leading expert in the field
The newly revised Second Edition of A History of China delivers a
comprehensive treatment of the political, economic, social, and
cultural history of China that covers all major events and trends
that have shaped the country over the centuries. The book is
written in a clear and uncomplicated style, sure to be of
assistance to undergraduate students with little prior background
knowledge in the subject matter. The text examines Chinese history
through a global lens to better understand how foreign influences
affected domestic policies and practices. It includes discussions
of the roles played by non-Chinese ethnic groups in China, like the
Tibetans and Uyghurs, and the Mongol and Manchu rulers who held
power in China for several centuries. The distinguished author
takes pains to incorporate the perspectives and narratives of
people traditionally left out of Chinese history, including women,
peasants, merchants, and artisans. Readers will also enjoy the
inclusion of: A thorough introduction to early and ancient Chinese
history, including classical China, the first Chinese empires, and
religious and political responses to the period between 220 and 581
CE An exploration of the restoration of Empire under Sui and Tang,
as well as post-Tang society and Glorious Song A discussion of
China and the Mongol world, including Mongol rule in China and the
isolationism and involvement on the global stage of the Ming
dynasty A treatment of China in global history, including the Qing
era, the Republican period, and the Communist era Perfect for
undergraduate students of courses on Chinese history and Central
Asian History, the Second Edition of A History of China will also
earn a place in the libraries of students studying global history
and related classes in history departments and departments of Asian
studies. The Blackwell History of the World Series The goal of this
ambitious series is to provide an accessible source of knowledge
about the entire human past, for every curious person in every part
of the world. It will comprise some two dozen volumes, of which
some provide synoptic views of the history of particular regions
while others consider the world as a whole during a particular
period of time. The volumes are narrative in form, giving balanced
attention to social and cultural history (in the broadest sense) as
well as to institutional development and political change. Each
provides a systematic account of a very large subject, but they are
also both imaginative and interpretative. The Series is intended to
be accessible to the widest possible readership, and the
accessibility of its volumes is matched by the style of
presentation and production.
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