Ancient Chinese History Outline (Part 2): Sui-Tang to Ming-Qing (Revised Edition)

Author: Zhang Chuanxi
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-03
Features: This book is a continuation of the first volume of "General History of Ancient China" written by Professor Zhang Chuanxi. It was collectively written by Zhang Renzhong, Wang Zhaozhong, and Wang Yuanchao under the guidance of Professor Zhang Chuanxi. The book connects seamlessly with the first volume, starting from the Sui and Tang dynasties and ending before the Opium War between China and Britain in the mid-Qing Dynasty. The content follows the development and changes of social and economic systems as well as political institutions throughout history, providing a comprehensive, systematic, and concise overview of the social and historical processes and important events, figures, and situations over a thousand two hundred years. This book was compiled based on the teaching experience of the Department of History at Peking University and the History Teaching and Research Office of the Central Radio and Television University. Every aspect, including the division and formulation of chapters, sections, headings, and subheadings, the selection and emphasis of historical events and materials, as well as the choice and determination of theories and viewpoints, has been carefully considered. The book is rich in content, clear in perspective, fluent in language, and illustrated with maps and 114 illustrations to enhance visual understanding. This book is suitable for use in the teaching of general Chinese history courses in universities, television universities, and various adult higher education institutions.