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A History of China (Palgrave Essential Histories Series)

A History of China (Palgrave Essential Histories Series)

by J.A.G.Roberts (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

Tracing the history of China from earliest to the modern times, this work covers the country's political and economic structures and culture. It talks about prehistory and early history, intellectual and cultural trends, China's relationships with her neighbours, the rise of the Communists, and the role of women in society.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 368
 Edition: 2nd Revised edition
 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 14 Jul 2006
ISBN 10: 1403992754
ISBN 13: 9781403992758

Media Reviews
Praise for earlier edition: Capturing the full sweep of China's tormented history, this succinct yet highly informative chronicle skillfully incorporates the latest research...continually challenges received opinions and conventional interpretations...Roberts keeps up the momentum with shrewd assessments of personalities and events, colorful incidents and interludes covering artistic as well as religious and intellectual developments.-- Publishers Weekly
.. .a singular accomplishment. An excellent textbook for intelligent undergraduates, this is also accessible to general readers and belongs in all college and larger public libraries. --Steven I. Levine, Library Journal
.. .a concise, coherent, and unadorned survey of Chinese history. His sharp prose is readable without being condescending to the general reader, and he does an admirable job of explaining the importance and accomplishments of the various dynasties, philosophers, and political and military leaders who have lef
Author Bio
J. A. G. ROBERTS is Principal Lecturer in History at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He has lectured extensively on the histories of China and Japan and has a special interest in Western perceptions of Chinese and Japanese society.