Keay, John

China: A History

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ISBN 13:
9780007221783
author:
Keay, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
HarperPress
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
13 x 4.1 x 19.7 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
History, Asia, China,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.68

Description

China: A History is a comprehensive single-volume narrative history of China, from the earliest times to the present day. Written by renowned author John Keay, this book offers an authoritative yet engaging account of China's complex and often misunderstood past.

Keay's approach is informed by a wide knowledge of the Asian context, free from Eurocentric bias, and acclaimed narrative skills. The book presents a broad chronological history of all the Chinas, including regions that account for two-thirds of the People's Republic of China's landmass, but are often overlooked in conventional histories. It also examines the many non-Chinese elements in China's history, including the impact of Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity, and the effects of trade and invasion.

With the latest archaeological discoveries, this book provides a chance to flesh out and correct much of the written record, taking the story from the time of the Three Dynasties (2000-220 BC) to Chairman Mao and the current economic transformation of the country.

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