{"product_id":"the-middle-kingdom-s-wells-williams-9781425487348","title":"The Middle Kingdom: A Survey of the Geography, Government, Education, Social Life, Arts and Religion of the Chinese Empire Vol. 1 Part 1","description":"\"\"The Middle Kingdom: A Survey Of The Geography, Government, Education, Social Life, Arts And Religion Of The Chinese Empire V1 Part 1\"\" is a comprehensive book written by S. Wells Williams. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the geography, government, education, social life, arts, and religion of the Chinese Empire. The first volume of the book is divided into two parts and covers the period from the earliest times to the end of the Ming dynasty. The book begins with an overview of the geography of China, including its rivers, mountains, and climate. It then delves into the government structure of the Chinese Empire, including the role of the emperor, the bureaucracy, and the military. The book also covers the education system in China, including the role of Confucianism in shaping the curriculum. The social life of the Chinese people is also explored, including topics such as marriage, family life, and the role of women in society. The book also provides an in-depth look at the arts of China, including literature, painting, and calligraphy. Finally, the book explores the religion of China, including the role of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in shaping the beliefs and practices of the Chinese people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China and provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese Empire during this period.\"\"With A New Map Of The Empire.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. Wells Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1425487343\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781425487348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.27d","brand":"S. Wells Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439045849343,"sku":"9781425487348","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ccb4f040-7274-4e2b-9c18-d057224a251c.jpg?v=1777175059","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-middle-kingdom-s-wells-williams-9781425487348","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}