An Introduction to Chinese History and Culture

This book breaks with convention and provides an overview of Chinese history in the form of special topics. These topics include the major issues of “A Scientific Approach to the Origins of Chinese Civilization,” “Ancient Chinese Society and the Change of Dynasties,” “The Golden Ages of the Han, Tan...

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Main Author: Zhang, Qizhi. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:China Academic Library,
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46482-3
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: A Scientific Approach to the Origins of Chinese Civilization
  • Chapter 2: Ancient Chinese Society and the Change of Dynasties
  • Chapter 3: The Golden Ages of the Han, Tang and Qing Dynasties: a Comparative Analysis
  • Chapter 4: Transportation Systems and Cultural Communication in Ancient China
  • Chapter 5: Ethnic Relations in Chinese History
  • Chapter 6: The Systems of Politics, Law and Selecting Officials in Ancient China
  • Chapter 7: Agriculture, Handicraft and Commerce in Ancient China
  • Chapter 8: The Military Thought and Military Systems of Ancient China
  • Chapter 9: The Rich and Colorful Social Life in Ancient China
  • Chapter 10: The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Thought
  • Chapter 11: The Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Literature and Art
  • Chapter 12: The Emergence and Progress of Ancient Chinese Historiography
  • Chapter 13: Reflection on Ancient Chinese Science and Technology
  • Chapter 14: New Issues in the Modern History of China
  • Chapter 15: A General Progression to the Socialist Modernization of the People's Republic of China.