Overview

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, Tang and Qing Dynasties: a Comparative Analysis,” “Transportation Systems and Cultural Communication in Ancient China,” “Ethnic Relations in Chinese History,” “The Systems of Politics, Law and Selecting Officials in Ancient China,” “Agriculture, Handicraft and Commerce in Ancient China,” “The Military Thought and Military Systems of Ancient China,” “The Rich and Colorful Social Life in Ancient China,” “The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Thought,” “The Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Literature and Art,” “The Emergence and Progress of Ancient Chinese Historiography,” “Reflection on Ancient Chinese Science and Technology,” “New Issues in the Modern History of China,” and “A General Progressionto the Socialist Modernization of the People’s Republic of China.” The book is based on current literature and research by university students. The modern history section is relatively concise, while the topics related to ancient Chinese history are longer, reflecting the country’s rich history and corresponding wealth of materials. There is also an in-depth discussion on the socialist modernization of the People’s Republic of China. The book provides insights into Chinese history, allowing readers “to see the value of civilization through history; to see the preciseness of history through civilization.”  It focuses on the social background, lifestyle and development processes to illustrate ideologies and ideas.

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Author:   Qizhi Zhang
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   7.197kg
ISBN:  

9783662515075

ISBN 10:   3662515075
Pages:   467
Publication Date:   09 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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 Progressionto the Socialist Modernization of the People's Republic of China.

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