Imperial China: A Beginner's Guide
(Part of the Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Publications) Series)
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In 221 BCE, the Qin state conquered its neighbours and created the first unified Chinese empire in history. So began the imperial era, where dynasties claiming divine assent ruled for more than 2,000 years. Borders shifted and emperors struggled to exert control over every region of their diverse territories. Elites held that they were inheritors of a rich, pre-imperial culture, while their society produced world-changing inventions such as...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1786075784
ISBN13:9781786075789
Release Date:July 2021
Publisher:ONEWorld Publications
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 7.7"
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