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A Brief History of the Dynasties of China

by Bamber Gascoigne
A Brief History of the Dynasties of China
A Brief History of the Dynasties of China

Insightful journey through China's imperial history.

If you've ever wanted to connect the dots between China's majestic past and the dynamic present, "A Brief History of the Dynasties of China" is your must-read. Gascoigne has a knack for bringing historical figures to life, making 3,500 years of history digestible with vivid storytelling. Perfect for anyone interested in how ancient politics, culture, and events shaped modern China.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Brief History of the Dynasties of China

by Bamber Gascoigne
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ISBN: 9781841197913
Authors: Bamber Gascoigne
Publisher: Robinson Publishing
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: History, Ancient History, World History, Asia, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 374 readers)

Description

Although China's great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame of its art and obscurity of its history. The names of the great dynasties are familiar, yet who can actually locate a T'ang horse or a Ming vase in its social or cultural context? By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. His bird's-eye view starts on the borders of myth. It moves swiftly on to the greatest achievements of language and thought, the cultural treasures and imperial palaces, wars won and lands lost to the Mongols, finally to arrive at the 1912 Revolution, which contained within it the seeds of Communism that ensured the overthrow of the last emperor. Via this portrait of an empire and its peoples he has opened the door to a world for too long inaccessible to the West.
 

Insightful journey through China's imperial history.

If you've ever wanted to connect the dots between China's majestic past and the dynamic present, "A Brief History of the Dynasties of China" is your must-read. Gascoigne has a knack for bringing historical figures to life, making 3,500 years of history digestible with vivid storytelling. Perfect for anyone interested in how ancient politics, culture, and events shaped modern China.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.