Chinese History So Addictive You'll Read It Page by Page (2-Volume Set)

With a completely fresh perspective, this book series moves beyond the binary thinking of good and evil, loyalty and treachery, as well as the utilitarian narrative that might makes right, to present a clear account of the history of Chinese civilization. In accessible yet insightful prose, it explores Chinese history from antiquity to the end of the Qing Dynasty, helping us understand the long-term evolution and inner logic of politics, the economy, society, and culture across successive dynasties.

The series consists of two volumes. It covers not only the rise and fall of dynasties and the lives of emperors and ministers, but also the everyday lives of ordinary people, from their food and clothing to their homes and travels.

A Page-Turning History of China gives readers a clear overall understanding of Chinese history, while offering plenty of surprises between the lines: So history has this side to it, or history can be interpreted this way.

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