The birth of China : A survey of the formative period of Chinese civilization
Creel, H. G1936
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A detailed history of early Chinese civilization, including photographs of a variety of artefacts.
Main title:
The birth of China : A survey of the formative period of Chinese civilization / by Herrlee Glessner Creel
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Imprint:
London : Jonathan Cape, 1936
Collation:
396p. maps ill.
Contents:
Book 1. Discovery: The oracle bones - Excavation - Origins of Chinese civilization -- Book 2. Shang: The great city Shang - Livelihood - Handicrafts - Sculpture and bronze - Shang society - The Shang state - War - Writing - The gods of Shang - The counsel of the gods - Sacrifice -- Book 3. Chou: Who were the Chous? - The Chou conquest - Political history - Archaeology - Literature - Chou society - Marriage - The family - The business of life - The enjoyment of life - Religion - Law - The official class - The decree of heaven -- Bibliography -- Notes -- Index
Dewey class:
951.012
Language:
English
BRN:
112961
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 951.012 BIR | Available |