China, whose recorded history extends back several thousand years, was once the most
advanced civilization on earth. But after centuries of self-imposed isolation, the so-called …

With a population of nearly 1.5 billion and the world's second largest economy, China is a
major player in the world today, and yet many in the West know very little about …

First published in 1966, Imperial China sets out to explain China's past histories to non-
specialists. Too often the West has misunderstood the East. China is credited with an …

This book provides a concise introduction to the history of China over the course of some
four millennia. The first part introduces the land and the people, traces briefly the history of …

This revised edition provides a new preface to this highly popular book. The theme of the
book is China's relations with the non-Chinese world, not only political and economic, but …

Now in a fully updated edition, this accessible text provides a balanced history of modern
China in a global context. Through years of living and research in China, Taiwan, Japan …

The first volume of Historical Studies of Contemporary China offers an examination of some
key events, developments, issues, and figures in China since the founding of the People's …

In the new millennium all eyes are on China, which many believe has the potential in the
near future to rise to world prominence as a political leader and an economic powerhouse …