Ancient China Simplified (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169298095)

Ancient China Simplified is a non-fiction book written by Edward Harper Parker that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of ancient China. The book covers the period from the earliest known human settlements in China to the end of the Ming dynasty in 1644. The author has used a simple and easy-to-understand language to make the complex subject matter accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of ancient Chinese civilization, including geography, religion, philosophy, art, literature, and politics. The author has also included detailed descriptions of major historical events, such as the rise and fall of the various dynasties, the construction of the Great Wall, and the voyages of Zheng He.Throughout the book, Parker provides fascinating insights into the lives of ordinary people in ancient China, including their daily routines, social customs, and religious beliefs. He also explores the contributions of Chinese scholars and inventors to fields such as astronomy, medicine, and agriculture.Ancient China Simplified is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the rich history and culture of China. It is a must-read for students, scholars, and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest and most fascinating civilizations.The upshot of it was that in 771 B.C. the Emperor was killed by the Tartars in battle, and it was only by securing the military assistance of the semi-Tartar Warden of the Marches that the imperial dynasty was saved. As it was, the Emperor's capital was permanently moved east from the immediate neighbourhood of what we call Si-ngan Fu in Shen Si province to the immediate neighbourhood of Ho-nan Fu in the modern Ho Nan province; and as a reward for his services the Warden was granted nearly the whole of the original imperial patrimony west of the Yellow River bend and on both sides of the Wei Valley. This was also in the year 771 B.C., and this is really one of the great pivot-points in Chinese history, of equal weight with the almost contemporaneous founding of Rome, and the gradual substitution of a Roman centre for a Greek centre in the development and civilization of the Far West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Harper Parker
ISBN-10: 1169298095
ISBN-13: 9781169298095
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d