The History of China in 50 Events
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4.1 • 123 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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 travels to China
✓ The Forbidden City is completed
✓ First Opium War
✓ SARS outbreak
And much more!
This book will provide in-depth insights into some of the most important events in Chinese history while providing an overall context within which these events took place. Designed as an introductory overview of Chinese history, this book is the perfect resource for those who are seeking to expand their knowledge of China and world history.
Customer Reviews
China history
Very good and pithy information. Easy to read and retain.
Well done but missing sources
Overall well done but he makes some very inflammatory statements which are sometimes verifiably factually incorrect such as stating that “ROC claimed independence from China”. No, ROC claimed to be the legitimate government of all of China (including Mongolia).
Just ok
A number of historical inaccuracies such as China finding North America and the cause of the Boxer Rebellion. Mentions several issues that were in some way or another ‘failed to be disproven’ which is a logical fallacy as you cannot prove that something didn’t happen for anything at all. Needs some work done to improve.