Publish Date |
July 06, 2021 |
Category |
Technology & Engineering / History History / Historiography |
Price |
$19.95 |
ISBN: 9781786075789
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: July 06, 2021
‘In short, fast-paced chapters, Peter Lorge provides a fresh look at key elements of China’s imperial past. He invites the reader to ponder what we mean by “China”, how to understand “dynasty”, and whether sources written in literary Chinese overstate unity and continuity and underplay law, the military, and openness to new ideas.’‘A compact but engaging exposition of imperial China over the course of its 2,000-year history. Both accessible and informative, this book challenges a series of commonly held assumptions and reveals the complexity and incredible diversity of the Chinese world.’