ISBN |
9781782402701 (hardback) |
Title |
30-second ancient China : the 50 most important achievements of a timeless civilization, each explained in half a minute / editor, Yijie Zhuang ; contributors Qin Cao, Yijie Zhuang and seven others ; illustrations, Ivan Hissey. |
Published |
Lewes, East Sussex, UK : Ivy Press, 2015. |
©2015 |
Description |
160 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
'30-second ancient China' reveals the secrets of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, all explained clearly and without the clutter. Each entry is summarized in just 30 seconds - using nothing more than two pages, 300 words and one picture. Leading scholars present an expert guide to everything from the ancient cities of the Zhou kings and the elaborate oracle-bone rituals to the exquisite bronze vessels that gave the age its name. |
Subjects |
China -- Civilization -- To 221 B.C |
China -- Social life and customs |
Other Names |
Zhuang, Yijie editor, contributor. |
Hissey, Ivan illustrator. |
Cao, Qin contributor. |
Series |
30-second |
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