Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 472 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
Series |
Gale eBooks
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Note |
"A Manly, Inc. Book." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Contents |
World events -- Geography -- The arts -- Communication, transportation, and exploration -- Social class system and the economy -- Politics, law, and the military -- Leisure, recreation, and daily life -- The family and social trends -- Religion and philosophy -- Science, technology, and health. |
Summary |
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of imperial China, 617-1644. |
Subject |
China -- Civilization -- 221 B.C.-960 A.D.
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China -- Civilization -- 960-1644.
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China -- History -- 221 B.C.-960 A.D.
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China -- History -- 960-1644.
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Added Author |
Xu, Guangqiu, 1951- editor.
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Gale Group.
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Other Form: |
Print version: World eras, Volume 7. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2003 9780787617080 |
ISBN |
9781414444208 (electronic book) |
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1414444206 (electronic book) |
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9780787617080 (alk. paper) |
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0787617083 (alk. paper) |
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