Presents general factual information about ancient China in the form of a traveller's guidebook, with suggestions on what to eat, where to stay, how to get around, sights to see, and how to stay safe on your imaginary trip to this ancient land.
Examines the development of the philosophy, culture, and civilization of ancient China and discusses the history of Taoism and Confucianism
In this book, you will be led on a journey through almost 2,000 years of Chinese history, showing you all the ups and downs of those ancient times, the sufferings and joys of the Chinese people, along with their greatest achievements and ...
Using various primary sources, presents a history of the politicians, farmers, warriors, and philosophers who created and shaped the ancient Chinese world.
Ancient China: A History surveys the East Asian Heartland Region – the geographical area that eventually became known as China – from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age, to the early imperial era of Qin and Han, up to the ...
First published in 1939. This book consists chiefly of extracts from Chuang Tzu, Mencius and Han Fei Tzu.
In The Original Way, Han Yu ascribes “the way of mutual generation and growth” to the sages and not to the decree of heaven. It is the sages who taught us how to dress, eat, and make houses, and also it is they who taught us crafts, ...
Students of ancient history, particularly Chinese history, will find this book an essential complement to traditional historical narratives, while the exploration of ancient religious texts, many unknown in the West, provides a unique ...
"This fascinating and accessible text by Maurizio Scarpari, accompanied by over 400 illustrations and photographs, places those finds in context, recounting the amazing history of the civilization and culture of ancient China from the ...
The inclusion of this rare and difficult text, available for the first time in an effective and accessible translation, will make this volume indispensable to students and scholars of early Chinese history and thought.
Confucius, the Great Wall, silk, oracle bones, writing, and paper are among the topics explored here. This book starts with Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's life size terracotta army of soldiers, chariots, and horses.