Ball, Philip
The Water Kingdom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784701543
- author:
- Ball, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, People of Color, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Water Kingdom: A Secret History of China by Philip Ball. China's history is an epic tapestry of courtly philosophies, warring factions and imperial intrigue. Yet, over five thousand years, one ancient element has so dramatically shaped the country's fate that it remains the key to unlocking China's story. This element is water. From the rice terraces and towering karts of its battle-worn waterways, to the vast engineering projects that have struggled to contain water's wrath, Ball takes us on a grand tour of China's defining force. What surfaces is the secret history of a people and a nation, drawn from its deep reverence for nature's most dynamic force. By exploring the role of water in Chinese history, Ball reveals the intricate relationships between human societies and their environment. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of the world's oldest and most fascinating civilizations.
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