The Cambridge illustrated history of China
Ebrey, Patricia Buckley2010
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An illustrated account of over 8000 years of Chinese civilization. From prehistoric times through the rise of Confucianism, Buddhism and the imperial dynasties to the modern communist state.
Main title:
The Cambridge illustrated history of China / by Patricia Buckley Ebrey
Author:
Imprint:
Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2010
Collation:
384 p illustrations (some colour) maps (some colour)
Contents:
1. The Origins of Chinese Civilization: Neolithic Period to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Animal and Human Imagery in Bronze Vessels -- 2. Philosophical Foundations: The Eastern Zhou Period -- 3. The Creation of the Bureaucratic Empire: The Qin and Han Dynasties -- 4. Buddhism, Aristocracy, and Alien Rulers: The Age of Division. Early Buddhist Art -- 5. A Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty -- 6. Shifting South: The Song Dynasty. Landscape Painting -- 7. Alien Rule: The Liao, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties. Drama and the Performing Arts -- 8. The Limits of Autocracy: The Ming Dynasty. The Kilns at Jingdezhen -- 9. Manchus and Imperialism: The Qing Dynasty. Working for a Living -- 10. Taking Action: The Early Twentieth Century. Modern Chinese Painting -- 11. Radical Reunification: The People's Republic.
ISBN:
9780521124331 (pbk)
Dewey class:
951 CAM
Local class:
951
Language:
English
BRN:
6042
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 951 CAM | Available |