{"product_id":"the-cambridge-illustrated-history-of-china-9781009151429","title":"The Cambridge Illustrated History of China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Cambridge Illustrated History of China provides a comprehensive and visually rich account of Chinese civilization from prehistoric times to the modern communist state, covering key intellectual figures, political innovations, art, material culture, family and religious life, wars, and modern conflicts. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cambridge Illustrated History of China is a comprehensive and enlightening exploration of the rich tapestry of Chinese civilization, spanning from prehistoric times to the intellectual ferment of the Warring States Period, the rise and fall of imperial dynasties, and the establishment of the modern communist state. Authored by a renowned scholar and adorned with lavish illustrations, this narrative seamlessly weaves together a diverse range of topics, including the profound influence of key intellectual figures, political innovations, artistic expressions, material culture, family dynamics, religious practices, wars, and contemporary conflicts. This third revised edition incorporates recent archaeological discoveries, providing a more comprehensive treatment of environmental history and China's interactions with the broader world, placing China within a global perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Qing dynasty is now presented in two chapters, while the final chapter takes the story into the twenty-first century, shedding light on China's remarkable transformation into one of the world's foremost economies and the formidable challenges it confronts. With its lively and visually captivating style, this book appeals to anyone with a deep interest in Chinese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1590g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260 x 208 x 29 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781009151429\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 Revised edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patricia BuckleyEbrey","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44094856036602,"sku":"9781009151429","price":96.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660324842115_book.jpg?v=1660559121","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-cambridge-illustrated-history-of-china-9781009151429","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}