Open Empire: A History of China Through 1600

Title: Open Empire: A History of China Through 1600
Author: Valerie Hansen
E: 1701238
ISBN: 9780393973747
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Revised
Number of Pages: 480
Section: History | Asia | China
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Publisher Description: Departing from the dynastic structure typical of other histories, Valerie Hansen charts the broad social changes that transcend the artificial chronological boundaries of dynasties, enriching her narrative with discussions of everyday life in the distant past. Peopling the pages are nobles, peasants, women, students, writers, and rebels--all offering their own distinct and colorful perspective. Illuminating the many ways in which Chinese society has been influenced by foreign cultures, The Open Empire depicts China as a country with a dynamic, open history.