A History of China

DISCOVER THE COMPLEXITY OF CHINA’S PAST WITH THIS MULTI-FACETED PORTRAYAL OF THE STORIED NATION FROM A LEADING EXPERT IN THE FIELD

The newly revised Second Edition of A History of China delivers a comprehensive exploration of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of China, covering all major events and trends that have shaped the country over the centuries. This book examines Chinese history through a global lens to better understand the ways in which foreign influences affected domestic policies and practices. It includes discussions of the roles played by non-Chinese ethnic groups in China, such as the Tibetans and Uyghurs, and the Mongol and Manchu rulers who held power in China for several centuries.

In this Second Edition, Morris Rossabi incorporates the perspectives and narratives of those who are traditionally excluded from Chinese history, including women, peasants, merchants, and artisans. This new edition also includes::

• A thorough introduction to early and ancient Chinese history, including classical China, the first Chinese empires, and religious and political responses to the period between 220 and 581 CE
• An exploration of the restoration of Empire under Sui and Tang, as well as post-Tang society and Glorious Song
• A discussion of China and the Mongol world, including Mongol rule in China and the isolationism and involvement on the global stage of the Ming dynasty
• A treatment of China in global history, including the Qing era, the Republican period, and the Communist era

Perfect for undergraduate students of courses on Chinese history and Central Asian history, the Second Edition of A History of China will also earn a place in the libraries of students studying global history and related classes in history departments and departments of Asian studies. The clear and uncomplicated style of this book also suits it to those with little prior background knowledge, or even just an interest in the history of China.