The Origin Of The Chinese People

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The Origin of the Chinese People is a classic treatise on the history of the Chinese people, recording and analysing in the breathtaking sweep the various facets of their complex civilisation - philosophy, political structure, education, economy, language and literature, manners and even clothing. Relying solely on the painstaking examination of authentic Chinese records, the study begins with the semi-mythical age (46BC) and ends with the Han Dynasty. The many illustrations of former rulers and sages are reproduced from ancient sculptures. The exhaustive survey on the evolution of the Chinese script, complete with superb plates, alone merits this book an esteemed place in the reader's library. ISBN:9789679783360