A History of Chinese Civilisation Jacques Gernet Folio Society 2002 2v - Piggott

A History of Chinese Civilisation Jacques Gernet Folio Society 2002 2v - Piggott

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A History of Chinese Civilisation Jacques Gernet Folio Society 2002 2v - Piggott
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A History of Chinese Civilisation

Jacques Gernet

£32.99
Edition year 2002
Printing year 2002
First edition Yes
Binding Buckram
Illustrator Reginald Piggott
Translator J.R.Foster and Charles Hartman
Volumes 2
Weight 3 Kg
Pages 851 (total)
Dimensions 25.2 × 17.6 cm
Condition Good
Condition notes In good overall condition. Faintly faded case, small tear to p.817 of II.

Edition details

A History of Chinese Civilisation by Jacques Gernet. (2v.) Translated by J.R.Foster and Charles Hartman. Introduction by Jonathan D.Spence. Maps by Reginald Piggott. 24 pages of colour plates in each volume. Bound in brown buckram blocked with a gilt design. Colour photo on slipcase. 851pp in total. 25.2x17.6cm.

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About the book

A History of Chinese Civilisation presents a broad survey of China's political, social and cultural development across thousands of years. The work examines dynasties, philosophy, religion, science, government and artistic achievement while tracing both continuity and change within one of the world's longest-lasting civilisations. It offers a substantial overview of China's influence on East Asia and world history.

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