Loewe, Michael
Everyday Life in Early Imperial China
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872207585
- author:
- Loewe, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- World history: c 500 to C 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover everyday life in ancient China during the Han Period, 202 BC-AD 220. This engaging account brings to life the lives of peasants working the land and town inhabitants, as well as the intricate hierarchy of institutions and civil servants that sustained the vast imperial government.
With nearly every page featuring illustrations, Michael Loewe's vivid picture provides a unique insight into this fascinating period. The book has been updated with a new Preface and an expanded Bibliography, highlighting the significance of recent scholarly research and discoveries.
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