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The Book of Han

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by Arthur Peng, Gu Ban ...

The Book of Han (《漢書》Hàn shū) literally means “Book of the Han Dynasty”. Compiled by Ban Gu (班固 Bān Gù), with finishing work by his sister Ban Zhao and scholar Ma Xu, this foundational text is China’s first dynastic‑history work.Written in the jizhuan (annal‑biography) format, it records roughly 230 years of Western‑Han history, from the founding of the Han in 206 BCE to Wang Mang’s usurpation in ... Read more

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The Book of Han (《漢書》Hàn shū) literally means “Book of the Han Dynasty”. Compiled by Ban Gu (班固 Bān Gù), with finishing work by his sister Ban Zhao and scholar Ma Xu, this foundational text is China’s first dynastic‑history work.Written in the jizhuan (annal‑biography) format, it records roughly 230 years of Western‑Han history, from the founding of the Han in 206 BCE to Wang Mang’s usurpation in
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A Thousand Pieces of Gold

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

by Adeline Yen Mah ...

In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, ... Read more

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In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs,
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The First Emperor

Selections from the Historical Records

by Sima Qian, K. E. Brashier ...

Translated by Raymond Dawson ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'The following year Qin unified all under Heaven and the title of August Emperor was immediately adopted.' The short-lived Qin dynasty unified China in 221 BC and created an imperial legacy that lasted until 1911. The extraordinary story of the First Emperor, founder of the dynasty, is told in the Historical Records of Sima Qian, the Grand Historiographer and the most famous Chinese historian. He ... Read more

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'The following year Qin unified all under Heaven and the title of August Emperor was immediately adopted.' The short-lived Qin dynasty unified China in 221 BC and created an imperial legacy that lasted until 1911. The extraordinary story of the First Emperor, founder of the dynasty, is told in the Historical Records of Sima Qian, the Grand Historiographer and the most famous Chinese historian. He
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China and the Manchus

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China and the Manchus by Herbert Allen Giles libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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China and the Manchus by Herbert Allen Giles libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!
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A History of China

by Wolfram Eberhard ...

There are indeed enough Histories of China already: why yet another one? Because the time has come for new departures; because we need to clear away the false notions with which the general public is constantly being fed by one author after another; because from time to time syntheses become necessary for the presentation of the stage reached by research. Histories of China fall, with few ... Read more

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There are indeed enough Histories of China already: why yet another one? Because the time has come for new departures; because we need to clear away the false notions with which the general public is constantly being fed by one author after another; because from time to time syntheses become necessary for the presentation of the stage reached by research. Histories of China fall, with few
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To Rule All under Heaven

A History of Classical China, from Confucius to the First Emperor

by Andrew Seth Meyer ...

The first ever comprehensive history in English of China's Warring States period, an era that saw epic battles, the birth of profound philosophies, groundbreaking innovations, and shaped much of East Asian culture as we know it today In 481 BCE, ancient China was on the cusp of one of the most profound revolutions any society has ever undergone, one that would set the course of world history for ... Read more

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The first ever comprehensive history in English of China's Warring States period, an era that saw epic battles, the birth of profound philosophies, groundbreaking innovations, and shaped much of East Asian culture as we know it today In 481 BCE, ancient China was on the cusp of one of the most profound revolutions any society has ever undergone, one that would set the course of world history for
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The History of Korea (Vol.1&2) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Complete Edition

by Homer B. Hulbert, Jocelyn Cinderby ...

Homer B. Hulbert's The History of Korea (Vol. 1 & 2) is an ambitious early twentieth-century synthesis of Korean civilization, tracing its development from legendary antiquity through dynastic formation, Confucian statecraft, foreign invasions, and the pressures of modern imperial politics. Written in a lucid, Victorian historical prose, it combines narrative chronology with cultural commentary, ... Read more

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Homer B. Hulbert's The History of Korea (Vol. 1 & 2) is an ambitious early twentieth-century synthesis of Korean civilization, tracing its development from legendary antiquity through dynastic formation, Confucian statecraft, foreign invasions, and the pressures of modern imperial politics. Written in a lucid, Victorian historical prose, it combines narrative chronology with cultural commentary,
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Kingdoms in Peril

A Novel of the Ancient Chinese World at War

Series series World Literature in Translation
This abridged edition introduces readers to the power and drama of the electrifying classic Chinese novel.One of the great works of Chinese literature, beloved in East Asia but virtually unknown in the West, Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel charting the five hundred years leading to the unification of China under the rule of the legendary First Emperor. Writing some fourteen hundred ... Read more

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This abridged edition introduces readers to the power and drama of the electrifying classic Chinese novel.One of the great works of Chinese literature, beloved in East Asia but virtually unknown in the West, Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel charting the five hundred years leading to the unification of China under the rule of the legendary First Emperor. Writing some fourteen hundred
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The Brilliant Reign of the Kangxi Emperor

China's Qing Dynasty

by Hung Hing Ming ...

The Manchu people, a nomadic tribe from the northeast, rose up in 1616 and took the lead for the new era. The great leader Nurhaci step by step took control of the weakened empire. His successors went on to drive away Russian incursions, to re-unite with Taiwan, and to settle unrest in the regions. Tax reforms and administrative improvements helped solidify the gains.Stability brought prosperity, ... Read more

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The Manchu people, a nomadic tribe from the northeast, rose up in 1616 and took the lead for the new era. The great leader Nurhaci step by step took control of the weakened empire. His successors went on to drive away Russian incursions, to re-unite with Taiwan, and to settle unrest in the regions. Tax reforms and administrative improvements helped solidify the gains.Stability brought prosperity,
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Celestial Women

Imperial Wives and Concubines in China from Song to Qing

by Keith McMahon ...

This volume completes Keith McMahon’s acclaimed history of imperial wives and royal polygamy in China. Avoiding the stereotype of the emperor’s plural wives as mere victims or playthings, the book considers empresses and concubines as full-fledged participants in palace life, whether as mothers, wives, or go-betweens in the emperor’s relations with others in the palace. Although restrictions on ... Read more

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This volume completes Keith McMahon’s acclaimed history of imperial wives and royal polygamy in China. Avoiding the stereotype of the emperor’s plural wives as mere victims or playthings, the book considers empresses and concubines as full-fledged participants in palace life, whether as mothers, wives, or go-betweens in the emperor’s relations with others in the palace. Although restrictions on
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The History of Korea

Enriched edition. A Scholarly Exploration of Korean Civilization and Culture

by Homer B. Hulbert, Zoe Carrington ...

Homer B. Hulbert's "The History of Korea" serves as a comprehensive exploration of the Korean peninsula's socio-political evolution, cultural heritage, and historical trials. Written in the early 20th century, the book employs a narrative style that intertwines meticulous research with vivid storytelling, reflecting the historiographical trends of its time. Hulbert, with his understanding of both ... Read more

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Homer B. Hulbert's "The History of Korea" serves as a comprehensive exploration of the Korean peninsula's socio-political evolution, cultural heritage, and historical trials. Written in the early 20th century, the book employs a narrative style that intertwines meticulous research with vivid storytelling, reflecting the historiographical trends of its time. Hulbert, with his understanding of both
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Ancestors

The story of China told through the lives of an extraordinary family

by Frank Ching ...

Frank Ching brings to life 900 years of Chinese history through his own fascinating family tree. Beginning with his search for the grave of his first recorded ancestor, the 11th century poet Qin Guan, and ending with a moving account of his relationship with his father, a victim of China's historic upheaval, Frank Ching introduces a colourful cast of characters. His unbroken family line includes - ... Read more

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Frank Ching brings to life 900 years of Chinese history through his own fascinating family tree. Beginning with his search for the grave of his first recorded ancestor, the 11th century poet Qin Guan, and ending with a moving account of his relationship with his father, a victim of China's historic upheaval, Frank Ching introduces a colourful cast of characters. His unbroken family line includes -
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