Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity: The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms to the Yuan Dynasty (907 - 1368) (Understanding China Through Comics, 3)

by JingLiu (Author)

New
Illustrated
2017
$15.63

An excellent introduction to the large trends of early Chinese history; ideal for those new to the subject. --School Library Journal (review of volume 1) This latest volume in the Understanding China Through Comics series tells of the disintegration of the Tang Dynasty and of the founding of the Song Dynasty. It details the Song's attempts to reinvigorate a flagging economy and government while defending against the invasion of China by the barbarians and by the Mongols led by Genghis Khan. An informative and accessible middle school history volume with solid details and engaging artwork. Jing Liu is a Beijing-based designer and entrepreneur.

Synopsis

An excellent introduction to the large trends of early Chinese history; ideal for those new to the subject. --School Library Journal (review of volume 1) This latest volume in the Understanding China Through Comics series tells of the disintegration of the Tang Dynasty and of the founding of the Song Dynasty. It details the Song's attempts to reinvigorate a flagging economy and government while defending against the invasion of China by the barbarians and by the Mongols led by Genghis Khan. An informative and accessible middle school history volume with solid details and engaging artwork. Jing Liu is a Beijing-based designer and entrepreneur.

$15.63

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 168
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Published: 16 May 2017
ISBN 10: 1611720346
ISBN 13: 9781611720341
Book Overview: Promotion targeting Chinese history, culture, manga, comic, cartoon, film, and Asian studies audiences. Galleys/e-galleys national media outlets, trade publications, and audience-focused websites and reviewers. (AV Club, Book Forum, Book Riot, Booklist, BookPage, Buzzfeed Comics, CCG and Libraries, Choice Book Reviews, Foreword, Library Journal, Lithub, Longitude, Midwest Book Review, Panels, Paste, Pop Matters, Portland Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Rain Taxi, San Francisco Book Review, School Library Journal, SF Chronicle, Shelf Awareness, The Common Magazine, The Guardian, The LA Review of Books, The New York Journal of Books, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Danwei.com, Paper Republic, Foreign Policy, China Rhyming, Tea Leaf Nation, China Daily, Beijing Review)Digital review copies on EdelweissExcerpts and sample pages in comic and China focused websitesAdvertising with Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and other Academic and China focused publications and magazinesPursue author interviews in comic focused publications and websites like Animation Magazine and The Comics Journal Pursue endorsements from well known China educators and journalists Special academic outreach to students and scholars in Chinese Studies departments Direct mailings and newsletter advertising to Chinese-language programs at the high school, middle school, and college levelsPromotion at Association of Asian Studies, ALA (Postcards and other materials)Author tour on West Coast with particular focus on libraries and schools in San Francisco Bay AreaGiveaways with Goodreads and websites focused on key audiences of Chinese culture, language, and history (100+ copies, target sites like Project Pengyou, 100K Strong Foundation, Hacking Chinese, Yoyo Chinese, Popup Chinese, FluentU, ChinesePod). Social media marketing with excerpts from the book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Reddit and target audience focused forumsReddit AMA with the Author

Media Reviews

A great way to learn about China's vast history! --Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club Excels at clarifying the often-confusing transitional periods between dynasties... An excellent introduction to the large trends of early Chinese history. --School Library Journal The lucid, economical text makes one eager for the successive volumes. --Booklist Simple and effective...This direct, appealing introduction to the foundations of one of the world's oldest civilizations is recommended for teens and adults. --Library Journal An excellent history that clearly explains the great (and ordinary) people who have made China what it is and the conflicts and debates that have shaped Chinese history. There is nothing else like it in English or Chinese. --Alan Baumler, Professor of History at Indiana University of Pennsylvania No more burying yourself in text-heavy history books to learn about China, this comic-style book manages to be rich in information and bring Chinese history to readers in a more clear, fun, and accessible way than it's ever been done before. Easily integrated into a social studies or Chinese culture curriculum, I can't wait to get a copy for my class. --Grace Zeng, Chinese Teacher and Middle School Chinese Curriculum Area Leader at International School of Beijing It is certainly a fascinating look at Chinese history, and doing it in comics has certainly made it more accessible to people, especially for the Western world. --Radio Australia Jing Liu has brought to life the long and complex early period of Chinese history in this wonderful graphic novel. Foundations of Chinese Civilization is a delight to read; humorous, informative, and truly captivating. --Alexandra Pearson, Founder of The Bookworm Literary Festival This book is The Magic School Bus for those starting to explore Chinese culture. --Dan Cao, Instructor at Confucius Institute at UC Davis Since the 1990s, Jing Liu has been entertaining and informing foreigners about China with his cartoons. His new series of comic books is a fun, easy, accessible way to gain a basic understanding of Chinese history and culture. --Jeremy Goldkorn, Founder of Danwei 4.5/5 Stars Entertaining, engaging, and informative, this is a perfect doorway for the student new to ancient China. --Seattle Book Review Informed and informative, Division to Unification in Imperial China is especially recommended for young readers ages 11 to 17 and should be a part of every school and community library's History of China collection. --The Midwest Book Review The book does what it says it does: a child will come away with a basic understanding of early Chinese history, what makes the Chinese tick as a people and culture. --Asian Review of Books With Donald Trump's focus on China, with no signs of letting up, it is a perfect time to gain a better understanding of a very misunderstood country. This is a highly accessible work tailored to fast learning while also very entertaining. --The Comics Grinder

Author Bio

Jing Liu is an artist and entrepreneur from Beijing, China. He is currently the Managing Director of Moli Design, a China-based design firm that counts the BBC, MasterCard, The Ford Foundation, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and UNICEF among its many clients. Liu graduated from Beijing University of Technology with undergraduate degrees in industrial design and engineering, and a masters in international economics and trade. Division to Unification in Imperial China is his second book.