The Cambridge Illustrated History of China

Explore the fascinating history and culture of China, spanning from prehistoric times to modern communism, in this sumptuously illustrated single-volume history by historian Patricia Ebrey. Discover the rise of Confucianism, Buddhism, and imperial dynasties, as well as Chinese arts, culture, economics, society, women's treatment, foreign policy, emigration, and politics. A comprehensive introduction to this extraordinary civilization, this book has become a must-have guide to China's past and present.