Imperial China

Name: Imperial China
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SKU: 9781786075789
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A Beginner's Guide

By Dr. Peter Lorge

Series: Beginner's Guides

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Imperial China by Dr. Peter Lorge explores the vast history and cultural developments of China during the imperial era. The book offers insights into the rise and fall of dynasties, notable historical figures, and significant political and military changes that shaped the nation. It provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of Chinese society over centuries without revealing specific key events.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the complex and fascinating history of China's dynasties, their cultural developments, and military strategies. Delve into the intricate politics and influential figures that shaped China's imperial era. This book may appeal to history enthusiasts intrigued by the rich tapestry of China's past and its impact on modern society.

Imperial China

A rich, wide-ranging and accessible introduction to over 2,000 years of history

A comprehensive and engaging guide to Imperial China

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A comprehensive and engaging guide to Imperial China

Imperial China, dating from the Qin conquest of China in 221 BCE until the final abdication of the last Qing emperor on 12 February 1912, maintained many consistent threads over its two millennia but was neither static nor unchanging. This introduction will examine both the changes and the consistencies of imperial Chinese history, spanning centuries and dynasties to examine what was characteristic of this period.

The contradictions and tensions inherent in the imperial system were solved in some periods before subsequent changes undermined that solution. Yet the history of imperial China remains important because many of those tensions remain until this day.

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Imperial China by Dr. Peter Lorge is praised for its concise yet dynamic presentation that prompts readers to reconsider traditional concepts such as "China" and "dynasty." The book offers an engaging overview of Chinese history, challenging prevalent assumptions and highlighting the country's diverse and complex past over two millennia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786075789

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Asian History Dr. Peter Lorge History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Beginner's Guides

About the Author

Peter Lorgeis Associate Professor of Asian Studies at Vanderbilt University. He is a historian of tenth- and eleventh-century China, with a particular interest in Chinese military, political and social history. His previous books include Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Centuryand The Asian Military Revolution.