{"product_id":"book-a-history-of-chinese-civilisation-folio-society-23368","title":"A History of Chinese Civilisation Jacques Gernet Folio Society 2004 2v - Piggott","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good overall condition. Light fading and a few very small dents to the slipcase, a few small scratches on page edges of vol.I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55860339605843,"sku":"2026_11_45_23368","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/2026_11_12_4.jpg?v=1794504017","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/book-a-history-of-chinese-civilisation-folio-society-23368","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}