China: Five Thousand Years of History and Civilization
- ISBN-10
- 9629371405
- ISBN-13
- 9789629371401
- Series
- China
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 832
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-04-01
- Publisher
- City University of HK Press
- Authors
- City University of Hong Kong, The Editorial Committee of Chinese Civilization: A Source Book
Description
Written with precision and flair by a host of leading academics from Beijing and Hong Kong, this single volume is a welcome addition to the study of world civilizations, a broad yet detailed chronological sweep through time. Every aspect of Chinese civilization is explained, interpreted, contextualized and brought to life with well-balanced commentary and photographic documentation. Published by City University of Hong Kong Press. 香港城市大學出版社出版。
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