When published in 1982, this translation of Professor Jacques Gernet's masterly survey of the history and culture of China was immediately welcomed by critics a

This book tracks the entire history of Chinese civilization from a broad historical view. Its narrative spans a long period between primitive society and contem

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 Scient

This book presents an archeological interpretation of the history of Chinese civilization. Tracing back from recent history to the distant past, it explores the