Chinese History and Civilisation: An Urban Perspective (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789811214479)

The emergence of the city marks the beginning of a civilisation. The city, especially the leading cities of a country, is also where the major features of a country are contained and where historical events play out. This book introduces readers to the progress of China's civilisation over more than 5000 years of history, through the rise and development of its cities.From the prehistoric Yangshuo and Longshan periods all the way to the People's Republic, this book outlines major events and developments to highlight the evolution of the Chinese civilisation. Using historical dynasties and urban dynamics as vertical dimensions, it examines major historical events, economic developments, territorial changes, and other developments over China's long history. It also discusses the uniqueness of China's history and compares its civilisations to Western experiences.

Author: Victor F. S. Sit
ISBN-10: 9811214476
ISBN-13: 9789811214479
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2021
Pages: 444
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d