Available in one or two volumes, this accessible, yet rigorous,
introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of
China provides a balanced and thoughtful account of the development
of Chinese civilization from its beginnings to the present day.
Each volume includes ample illustrations, a full complement of
maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for
further reading and an index. Volume 1: From Neolithic Cultures
through the Great Qing Empire (10,000 BCE--1799). Volume 2: From
the Great Qing Empire through the People's Republic of China
(1644--2009).