A Brief History of the Dynasties of China by Bamber Gascoigne Paperback Book

Description: A Brief History of the Dynasties of China by Bamber Gascoigne By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although Chinas great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame of its art and obscurity of its history. The names of the great dynasties are familiar, yet who can actually locate a Tang horse or a Ming vase in its social or cultural context? By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. His birds-eye view starts on the borders of myth. It moves swiftly on to the greatest achievements of language and thought, the cultural treasures and imperial palaces, wars won and lands lost to the Mongols, finally to arrive at the 1912 Revolution, which contained within it the seeds of Communism that ensured the overthrow of the last emperor. Via this portrait of an empire and its peoples he has opened the door to a world for too long inaccessible to the West. Notes Lively and readable introduction to a vast area of world history. B/w illus and maps. Author Biography Bamber Gasgoigne won scholarships to Eton and Cambridge, and a Harkness Fellowship to Yale. He presented televisions University Challenge for 25 years and has written several books, including The Treasures and Dynasties of China, A Brief History of the Great Moghuls and A Brief History of Christianity. Long Description Although Chinas great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame of its art and obscurity of its history. The names of the great dynasties are familiar, yet who can actually locate a Tang horse or a Ming vase in its social or cultural context? By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. His birds-eye view starts on the borders of myth. It moves swiftly on to the greatest achievements of language and thought, the cultural treasures and imperial palaces, wars won and lands lost to the Mongols, finally to arrive at the 1912 Revolution, which contained within it the seeds of Communism that ensured the overthrow of the last emperor. Via this portrait of an empire and its peoples he has opened the door to a world for too long inaccessible to the West. Promotional "Headline" By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. Details ISBN1841197912 Author Bamber Gascoigne Year 2003 ISBN-10 1841197912 ISBN-13 9781841197913 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-09-25 Imprint Robinson Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 951 Media Book Pages 240 Illustrations 2 x 8pp of Colour plates Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Brief Histories Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2003-09-25 AU Release Date 2003-09-24 NZ Release Date 2003-09-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1091487;

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