This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China during a period of dramatic shifts and surprising transformations, from the founding of the Qing

This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present day. Essential reading f

In 14 original essays, this book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present

Explores the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to the present day. A new chapter for this edition brings the story into the era

A look at the over eight thousand year history and civilization of China.