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  The format of Sources in Chinese History assumes the use of outside readings or a textbook, but for the more adventurous it could also be used as a standalone sourcebook.  Each chapter begins with a short introductory essay that examines a key event, personage, or theme from the period covered by the chapter.  In addition, the authors have selected perspectives that help to orient the student to the issues, trends and challenges of each particular period, and hope that the different viewpoints presented will lead students to rethink the way in which historical events are commonly understood.

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This book, in a word, is excellent. The image and commentary feature is appealing; it is an extraordinarily effective device for hooking students and making the past much closer. Chapter introductions are cogent, as Atwill has selected new or infrequently-utilized people and events. There is nothing humdrum here: the documents are compelling and important; and the commentary crackles with fresh and acute insights and analysis. --R. Keith Schoppa, Loyola College This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive Chinese history sourcebook currently available. What's most valuable about this book is its extensive use of Chinese sources which helps users to understand Chinese perspectives in a fresh way. --Yufeng Mao, Washington University

This book, in a word, is excellent. The image and commentary feature is appealing; it is an extraordinarily effective device for hooking students and making the past much closer. Chapter introductions are cogent, as Atwill has selected new or infrequently-utilized people and events. There is nothing humdrum here: the documents are compelling and important; and the commentary crackles with fresh and acute insights and analysis. --R. Keith Schoppa, Loyola College This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive Chinese history sourcebook currently available. What's most valuable about this book is its extensive use of Chinese sources which helps users to understand Chinese perspectives in a fresh way. --Yufeng Mao, Washington University

This book, in a word, is excellent. The image and commentary feature is appealing; it is an extraordinarily effective device for hooking students and making the past much closer. Chapter introductions are cogent, as Atwill has selected new or infrequently-utilized people and events. There is nothing humdrum here: the documents are compelling and important; and the commentary crackles with fresh and acute insights and analysis. --R. Keith Schoppa, Loyola College This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive Chinese history sourcebook currently available. What's most valuable about this book is its extensive use of Chinese sources which helps users to understand Chinese perspectives in a fresh way. --Yufeng Mao, Washington University

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