Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History - eBook
9781317538226
1-317-53822-6
The resurgence of modern China has generated much interest, not only in the countrys present day activities, but also in its long history. As the only uninterrupted ancient civilization still alive today,.
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the study of Chinas past promises to offer invaluable insights into understanding contemporary China.Providing coverage of the entire Imperial Era (221 BCE1912 CE), this handbook takes a chronological approach. It includes comprehensive analysis of all major periods, from the powerful Han empire which rivalled Rome, and the crucial transformative period of the Five Dynasties, to the prosperous Ming era and the later dominance of the non-Han peoples. With contributions from a team of international authors, key themes include:Political events and leadershipReligion and philosophyCultural and literary achievementsLegal, economic, and military institutionsThis book transcends the traditional boundaries of historiography, giving special attention to the role of archaeology. As such, the Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History is an indispensable reference work for students and scholars of Chinese, Asian, and World History.
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