Chinese History

Résumé du livre

¿A unique resource. A must for every serious student of Chinese history and culture.¿Victor H. Mair, Professor of Chinese Language and Literature, University of PennsylvaniaEndymion Wilkinson¿s bestselling manual of Chinese history has long been an indispensable guide to all those interested in the civilization and history of China. The third edition won the Stanislas Julien Prize for 2014. Seventeen years in the making, the New Manual introduces students to different types of transmitted, excavated, and artifactual sources from prehistory to the twenty-first century. It also examines the context in which the sources were produced, preserved, and received, the problems of research and interpretation associated with them, and the best, most up-to-date secondary works and digital resources. History plays a central role in Chinese politics and culture, therefore special attention is devoted to the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese historiography. Fifth Edition Many sections have been rewritten and updated with over 3000 works added. The entire text has been reset in high-contrast fonts for easier reading.