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“nancy steinhardt”

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  • Yuan

    Chinese Architecture in a Mongol Empire

    by Nancy Steinhardt ...
    A monumental illustrated survey of the architecture of thirteenth- and fourteenth-century ChinaThe Yuan dynasty endured for a century, leaving behind an architectural legacy without equal, from palaces, temples, and pagodas to pavilions, tombs, and stages. With a history enlivened by the likes of Khubilai Khan and Marco Polo, this spectacular empire spanned the breadth of China and far, far beyond ... Read more

    $56.89 USD

  • Chinese Architecture

    A History

    by Nancy Steinhardt ...
    An unprecedented survey of the origins and evolution of Chinese architecture, from the last millennia BCE to todayThroughout history, China has maintained one of the world’s richest built civilizations. The nation’s architectural achievements range from its earliest walled cities and the First Emperor’s vision of city and empire, to bridges, pagodas, and the twentieth-century constructions of the ... Read more

    $56.89 USD

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  • The Story of China

    The Epic History of a World Power from the Middle Kingdom to Mao and the China Dream

    by Michael Wood ...
    A single-volume history of China, offering a look into the past of the global superpower and its significance today.Michael Wood has traveled the length and breadth of China, the world's oldest civilization and longest lasting state, to tell a thrilling story of intense drama, fabulous creativity, and deep humanity that stretches back thousands of years.The Story of China explores the Middle ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • The Chinese Treasure: World Heritage in China

    by Luo Zhewen Li Min ...
    This rich and detailed book celebrates Chinas entries on the treasured UNESCO World Heritage List using colour photography and key content from Chinese experts. The Chinese Treasure World Heritage in China is a full-length academic pictorial album offering unrivalled coverage of the UNESCO World Heritage List entries in China with detailed specialist content from Chinese architectural experts and ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • China: Land of Dragons and Emperors

    The Fascinating Culture and History of China

    by Adeline Yen Mah ...
    A fascinating book about the history and culture of China.The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries—paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Beijing Sights (Mobi Sights)

    by MobileReference ...
    This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders smartphones and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses telephones hours of operation ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Life in Early China

    by J A G Roberts ...
    Imagine that you found 'dragon bones' once used to predict the future, or wrote a poem in the Book of Songs, or uncovered the terracotta army guarding the tomb of the First Emperor. Read more about life in this fascinating culture in the pocket-sized introduction. ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Early China

    A Social and Cultural History

    by Li Feng ...
    Series series New Approaches to Asian History
    'Early China' refers to the period from the beginning of human history in China to the end of the Han Dynasty in AD 220. The roots of modern Chinese society and culture are all to be found in this formative period of Chinese civilization. Li Feng's new critical interpretation draws on the most recent scholarship and archaeological discoveries from the past thirty years. This fluent and engaging ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • The History of China in 50 Events

    History by Country Timeline, #2

    by Henry Freeman ...
    Series Book 2 - History by Country Timeline
    As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a vast, rich history. In order to assist with the study of Chinese history, this book has been broken down into a series of straightforward, easy-to-read vignettes.Inside you will read about...✓ The Great Flood✓ The Great Wall is begun✓ The Terra Cotta Army is created✓ Gunpowder is invented✓ Great Anti-Buddhist Persecution✓ Marco Polo ... Read more

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  • A Panoramic View of Chinese Culture

    by Wu Dingming ...
    A Panoramic View of Chinese Culture is an accessible introduction to the beautiful, vibrant world of Chinese customs, history, and civilization. Written for English speakers, with simplified Chinese translations of key words, the text invites students of China and the Chinese language to engage with the text in new and interesting ways. Covering everything from history, philosophy, and religion, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • From Heaven to Earth: Ancient Chinese History, 8500-1046 BC

    by Greg Strandberg ...
    Where did China come from? What is China's history? How did China become one of the leading countries of today?Those are great questions, and not always easy to answer. To do so you need to go back to the dawn of time and the very first people that came to ancient China.These ancient cultures existed as long as 10,000 years ago and they'd form the basis for the first Chinese dynasty in 2070 BC, ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ancient History of China

    by Shelia Hollihan-Elliot ...
    Series series China: The Emerging Superpower
    China is one of the world's oldest uninterrupted civilizations, and the essential culture and identity of the Chinese people--the Chinese Way--was formed more than 2,000 years ago. This volume chronicles the development of Chinese civilization from Neolithic times, when agriculture revolutionized society, to the early first century A.D., when the Han dynasty's triumph over a usurper firmly ... Read more

    $9.99 USD