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9780791060216

Exploration into China

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  • ISBN13:

    9780791060216

  • ISBN10:

    0791060217

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-10-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

Presents the political and cultural history of China from early human fossil remains to modern times. Includes a time line relating events in China to events in the rest of the world.

Table of Contents

Exploring China
The Story of China
4(2)
The Beginnings of Civilization
6(2)
Bronze Age China
8(2)
Early Philosophers
10(1)
The Great Empire
The First Emperor
11(3)
The Silk Road and the Romans
14(2)
The Arrival of Buddhism
16(2)
The Golden Age
The Center of the World
18(2)
Traveling Monks and Famous Poetry
20(2)
China after the Tenth Century
Trade and Cities
22(2)
The Arts and Sciences
24(2)
New Travelers
The Mongols and the Arrival of Foreigners
26(2)
The Story of Marco Polo
28(2)
Zheng He's Journeys
30(2)
Xu Xiake: An Unusual Traveler
32(2)
Europe and China
The Conflict between Two Different Worlds
34(4)
The Last Emperor
38(2)
Modern China
Revolution and Change
40(4)
China Today
44(2)
Time Chart 46(1)
Glossary 47(1)
Index 48

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Excerpts

Explores the history of China from its earliest days, through its great dynasties, and right up to today. Enjoy the view from the Great Wall of China, and learn about the Peking Men.

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