Category Archives: China

The Influence Of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 – Alfred Thayer Mahan

The history of Sea Power is largely, though by no means solely, a narrative of contests between nations, of mutual rivalries, of violence frequently culminating in war. The profound influence of sea commerce upon the wealth and strength of countries … Continue reading

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Religions of Ancient China

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: China; China–Religion; History / Ancient / General; … Continue reading

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Rome and China: Comparative Perspectives on Ancient World Empires (Oxford Studies in Early Empires)

Two thousand years ago, up to one-half of the human species was contained within two political systems, the Roman empire in western Eurasia (centered on the Mediterranean Sea) and the Han empire in eastern Eurasia (centered on the great North … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Chinese Medicine: Song Dynasty, 960-1200 (Needham Research Institute Series)

The history of Chinese medicine hinges on three major turning points: the formation of canonical theory in the Han dynasty; the transformation of medicine via the integration of earlier medical theories and practices in the Song dynasty; and the impact … Continue reading

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Empress Wu the Great: Tang Dynasty China

Empress Wu was stunning in her beauty, in her ruthless elimination of rivals (including sons and daughters), and, most important, in her discernment. She was esteemed for appointing capable officials throughout the realm, and she implemented reforms that improved standards … Continue reading

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The First Emperor: Selections from the Historical Records (Oxford World’s Classics)

“The following year Qin unified all under Heaven and the title of August Emperor was immediately adopted.” The short-lived Qin dynasty unified China in 221 BC and created an imperial legacy that lasted until 1911. The extraordinary story of the … Continue reading

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The Great Wall of China 221 BC-1644 AD (Fortress)

The Great Wall of China is the most extensive and famous example of fortification in the world. Charting its development from construction in the 7th century BC through to the present day, this account reveals the true history of the … Continue reading

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The Politics of Mourning in Early China (S U N Y Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture)

Looks at mourning practices during the Han dynasty to reassess whether filial piety was the overriding model for society and governance in early China.

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Reconstruction Designs of Lost Ancient Chinese Machinery (History of Mechanism and Machine Science)

This book presents an innovative approach for the reconstruction design of lost ancient Chinese machinery. By combining the creative mechanism design methodology with the mechanical evolution and variation theory, all feasible and appropriate designs that are consistent with the science … Continue reading

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The Culture of War in China: Empire and the Military under the Qing Dynasty (International Library of War Studies)

In this book, Joanna Waley-Cohen overturns conventional wisdom to put warfare at the heart of seventeenth and eighteenth century China, showing how emperors underpinned military expansion with a wide-ranging cultural campaign intended to bring military success, and the martial values … Continue reading

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