Free Download A Short History Of China: From Early Dynastic Rule To Modern China (World Histories) by Alex Bugeja
English | November 13, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DN2RVGZ2 | 228 pages | EPUB | 1.39 Mb
Embark on a journey through three millennia of Chinese history, from the legendary sage-kings of antiquity to the last days of the Qing. This sweeping narrative traces the cyclical rise and fall of great dynasties, guided by the powerful concept of the Mandate of Heaven. Witness the casting of the first bronze ritual vessels, explore the foundational philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism, and stand in awe before the First Emperor's Terracotta Army. Follow caravans along the Silk Road, sail with the epic treasure fleets of Zheng He, and explore the magnificent halls of the Forbidden City. The story chronicles eras of breathtaking achievement and cultural refinement, from the cosmopolitan Tang to the scholarly Song, as well as periods of shocking conquest by the Mongol and Manchu invaders who established their own powerful empires.