This is a sweeping historical account spanning thousands of years of Chinese civilization. From the dawn of civilization at Banquan in the age of the Yan and Huang emperors, to the foundations of ritual and music under the Xia, Shang, and Zhou; from the unified grandeur of the Qin and Han empires, to the flourishing splendor of the Tang and Song dynasties; from the expansion of the realm under the Yuan, Ming, and Qing, to the upheavals and transformations of modern times, we will trace the evolution of civilization across this vast land. Here you will find the dramatic rise and fall of dynasties, a brilliant galaxy of thought and culture, the epic story of ethnic unity, and the legends written by countless sages who kept the torch of Chinese civilization burning through the ages. Open A Brief History of China, and let us journey back through time, decipher the genetic code of Chinese civilization, and discover the undying spirit and strength flowing through the river of history. [This book is a classic work of history, not a novel!!!]
