China: A Short Cultural History Tapa dura - 1962

London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1978. Fourth Edition, revised. Reprint. Original Cloth. Near fine/near fine. Lrg 8vo. Black cloth, gilt titles to spine. xviii, 624 + fold out illus to rear and map. W/ numerous illustrations. In bright unclipped jacket. Bar a minor splash mark to upper page edges, only limited signs of use.

Barrie and Jenkins, London, fourth edition, revised, 1976. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. xviii, [ii], 624 pp, ills, plates. This book, which is intended for the reader who has not made a special study of Chinese culture, traces the history of Chinese civilization from prehistoric times down to the latter part of the nineteenth century. The book is divided into seven parts, each covering a major epoch of Chinese history. While the political and dynastic history is given only in outline, omitting detail and avoiding a plethora of unfamiliar names, cultural and economic conditions are treated more fully. In each part there are chapters on art, literature, and religion treating with special attention the most significant developments of the period under discussion. Economic conditions as recorded in Chinese sources arc given full consideration in separate chapters. A special feature has been made of the contacts between China and foreign countries in ancient and mediaeval times. In these chapters Chinese accounts… Leer más

Barrie & Jenkins, 1978. Hardcover. Fine/Very good+. Barrie & Jenkins, c1935, 1978 printing. 624pp., index, black and white illustrations, one fold-out plate, map. 8vo. Small sticker "shadow" upper edge of first page, else fine unread hardcover in Very Good+ d/j with minor edgewear.

Barrie & Jenkins, 1978. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:0248982990

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.