{"product_id":"the-dynasties-of-china-bamber-gascoigne-folio-society-2014-1st-ed-vgc-1","title":"The Dynasties of China - Bamber Gascoigne - Folio Society 2014 1st ed. Orr - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dynasties of China by Bamber Gascoigne. Introduced by Bamber Gascoigne. Frontispiece and 24 pages of colour and black \u0026amp; white illustrations. Fawn endpapers printed with green calligraphy. Red slipcase. Bound in fawn cloth, blocked with a wrap-around design in black and red by Charlotte Orr. 240pp. 23.5x16.7cm\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\u003eThe Dynasties of China presents a broad history of imperial China through the succession of its ruling houses. The book examines major dynasties, political institutions, warfare, culture and periods of expansion and decline. It provides a chronological framework for understanding thousands of years of Chinese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Faintly faded case, faint mark on spine.\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":55600180592979,"sku":"2026_09_38_23856","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_b08fca63-1f53-4c14-989c-a85eddcf7994.jpg?v=1792949334","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-dynasties-of-china-bamber-gascoigne-folio-society-2014-1st-ed-vgc-1","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}