A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eberhard, Wolfram, 1909-1989

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A History of China" by Wolfram Eberhard is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 20th century. This work presents a detailed synthesis of China's multifaceted past, emphasizing the cultural, social, and political forces that shaped the nation's evolution from prehistoric times to modernity. It aims to challenge common misconceptions by drawing upon both archaeological evidence and recent scholarship. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of China's prehistory and early histories. Eberhard begins by discussing the inadequacies of traditional narratives and how modern archaeology has reshaped our understanding of the early Chinese civilization. He introduces the Peking Man and the various prehistoric cultures that existed in China, such as the Yang-shao and Lung-shan cultures, detailing their lifestyles, advancements in agriculture, and distinct societal structures. The author emphasizes the importance of examining these foundational cultures to comprehend the eventual rise of dynasties and the complex social unity that would characterize later Chinese civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland, Leonard Johnson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-02-07