A Brief History of Chinese Civilization
By Conrad Schirokauer, Miranda Brown
About your course materials
This compelling text explores the development of China through its art, religion, literature, and thought as well as through its economic, political, and social history. The author team combines strong research with extensive classroom teaching experience to offer a clear, consistent, and highly readable text that is accessible to students with no previous knowledge of the history of China.
Frequently asked questions
How do I enroll in or join my course?
How do I redeem an access code, or what if my code isn't working?
Why can't I access my course?
Where can I find my eBook or textbook?
What if I don't have access to my course materials yet?
About this product
This compelling text explores the development of China through its art, religion, literature, and thought as well as through its economic, political, and social history. The author team combines strong research with extensive classroom teaching experience to offer a clear, consistent, and highly readable text that is accessible to students with no previous knowledge of the history of China.
The text has been thoroughly updated to reflect current scholarship and recent history. These updates include: military archaeology; additional emphasis on the diversity and vitality of artistic-literati life as well as women's history; expanded coverage on relations with the outside world; new material on Facism as a path toward modernity in China; and much more.
The four-color design features many illustrations, including maps, timelines, and other photos, and provides concise, yet complete coverage.
Table of contents
PART I: THE CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION OF CHINA.
- 1. "China" in Antiquity.
- 2. Turbulent Times and Classical Thought.
- 3. The Early Imperial Period.
PART II: CHINA IN A BUDDHIST AGE.
- 4. China during the Period of Disunity.
- 5. The Cosmopolitan Civilization of the Sui and Tang: 584-907.
PART III: LATE IMPERIAL/EARLY MODERN.
- 6. China during the Song: 960–1279.
- 7. The Mongol Empire and the Yuan Dynasty.
- 8. The Ming Dynasty: 1368–1644.
- 9. East Asia and Modern Europe: First Encounters.
- 10. The Qing Dynasty.
PART IV: CHINA IN THE MODERN WORLD.
- 11. China: Internal Crises and Western Intrusion.
- 12. China: Endings and Beginnings, 1894–1927.
PART V: BUILDING A NEW CHINA.
- 13. China under the Nationalists.
- 14. China under Mao.
- 15. The Chinese World since Mao.
Resources
Instructor resources for this title can include manuals, test banks, educator guides, multimedia and companion sites. Sign in to see what is available.
Pricing and formats
Give students more with Cengage Unlimited
Choose the Cengage content and Learning Platform that fit your course while giving students access to Cengage Learning Platforms and our entire eBook library with one subscription.
4-12 month student access
eBook
Give students digital access to textbook content with tools to highlight, bookmark and search as they read.
Paperback
Related products
The Essential World History, Volume II: Since 1500
The Essential World History, Volume I: To 1800
The Essential World History
Major Problems in World History, Volume II
Major Problems in World History Volume I
World History, Volume II: Since 1500
Still need support?
