A History of China

[b]Discover the complexity of China’s past with this multi-faceted portrayal of the storied nation from a leading expert in the field[/b] The newly revised Second Edition of [i]A History of China[/i] delivers a comprehensive treatment of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of China that covers all major events and trends that have shaped the country over the centuries. The book is written in a clear and uncomplicated style, sure to be of assistance to undergraduate students with little prior background knowledge in the subject matter. The text examines Chinese history through a global lens to better understand how foreign influences affected domestic pol…