{"title":"Yi Zou","description":"\u003cp\u003eYi Zou’s works delve deeply into the rich tapestry of ancient Chinese history, offering readers a vivid exploration of cultural and military developments. Through meticulous research, these books illuminate the complexities of China’s past, bringing to life the strategies, events, and personalities that shaped the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in historical narratives and military studies will find Yi Zou’s writing both informative and engaging. The collection blends scholarly insight with accessible prose, making it ideal for anyone keen to understand the enduring legacy of ancient China’s historical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-china-by-yi-zou-9781632880260","title":"Ancient China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with photographs of historical heritage, \u003cem\u003eAncient China\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles significant events that led to the rise and fall of dynasties. The focus is also on historical figures such as a petty bureaucrat in the Qin dynasty, a writer who loved travelling, or a scholar-official devoted to calligraphy and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, the authors, all young historians, narrate stories about the history of ancient China: from the era of the Warring States (475-221 BC), when seven kingdoms wrestled with each other for supremacy, to the unification of the country in the Qin dynasty (221-207 BC). It continues from the period of Three Kingdoms (220-280), when the country was divided again after the collapse of the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), to the massive Rebellion of An Lushan (755-763), which shook the Tang dynasty (618-907). The narrative spans from the everyday life in the Song dynasty (960-1279) to the increased integration of ethnic groups and the transformation of the country in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1636-1911) dynasties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho were the Chinese? How did they become what they are today? What does it mean to be Chinese in the long run? The book attempts to address such issues that have been widely discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485803888876,"sku":"9781632880260","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781632880260-ancient-china.jpg?v=1775715760"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yi-zou.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}