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China: A History First Edition

by Harold M. Tanner (Author)
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Eminently accessible, yet rigorous, this engaging introduction to the political, social, and cultural development of Chinese civilization tells the story of China--from its beginnings to the present day--in a way that goes beyond simple, misleading accounts of a glorious civilization falling victim to Western and Japanese imperialism or of a supposedly isolated country only recently and reluctantly opening to the outside world. Woven into the narrative are the striking stories of heroes and villains, of women and men, of tragedy and comedy, of high culture and coarse humor, of extremes of wealth and poverty, of feast and famine, and of exquisite art and terrible suffering.

Characteristic of Harold Tanner's presentation is the development and carefully balanced recounting of important themes--such as the ethnic diversity of the early empires, interaction with other civilizations, and the challenge of transforming a multi-ethnic empire into a modern nation-state--that other histories of China omit entirely or discuss only minimally.

Includes a chronology, suggested further readings, illustrations, maps, and an index.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0872209156
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0872209152
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
  5. Publication date
    March 15, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    624 pages
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A solid, clearly written and up-to-date account of China's dynastic history, taking note of recent research, and with attention to cultural developments and economic practice. An accessible read, even for first-comers to this highly complex subject; this is an excellent introduction to China that instructors will welcome and students will enjoy. --Michael Loewe, University Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge 1963-1990; Emeritus Fellow of Clare Hall.



Tanner has written an excellent text on Chinese history which offers a fine balance between the traditional and the modern. He also charts a good balance between studies of the elite, government, philosophy and diplomacy and, on the other hand, analyses of ordinary people, economic institutions, social patterns, and folk religion. The book provides a comprehensive view of Chinese culture, including developments in literature and the arts. A generous selection of illustrations facilitates comprehension of and pleasure in the visual arts. Finally, Professor Tanner's consideration of Western contact with China and the attendant problems and gains is judicious and informative. --Morris Rossabi, Distinguished Professor of History, City University of New York



. . . . Tanner writes attractively . . . . He tells many stories of villains and heroes, of tragedy and comedy, of high culture and coarse humour, of wealth and poverty, of feast and famine, of poignant suffering, all of which keep the reader's interest and indeed fascination. It is a heroic tale that he tells and he does this superbly, rejecting myths and misunderstandings that have beset Western views of a complex country. --G.R. Batho, The Historical Association Reviews

About the Author

Harold M. Tanner is Professor of History at the University of North Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.; First Edition (March 15, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0872209156
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0872209152
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
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Thomas A. Breslin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book in excellent condition just as described, and delivered in a timely fashion
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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An economical, very well written overview of China's history.
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typhanie
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great textbook and overall great read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015
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I bought this for a class. Very readable and understandable. China has a complex history, but the chronological outline of the text allowed me to focus my studies and get a pretty great grade in the class. The language was not complicated, but was still on a college reading level. It was formatted in a way that made studying less complicated. I would recommend this text for anyone wanting to learn more about China's unique history.
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L. Z
5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent history book
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2010
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I've been doing some research on Chinese history and found Dr. Tanner's book extremely useful. The book is very well written and provides a very comprehensive historical account of China from the early empire to the current day. His book is based on extensive research and he has a very good understanding of Chinese literature and art. Tanner has also compiled a bibliography on Chinese history, which can be very useful if you want to do further research on the subject.
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Mathew Steen
5.0 out of 5 stars Efficient Writing
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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A great straight forward book that helps link together China's journey into the word earn world.
I'd recommend this book for anyone wanting to understand China, whether they be a novice or someone whole already has knowledge on this world power.
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thefountainhead
5.0 out of 5 stars Both Volumes I and II Great!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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Great history book on China! China has a great history and Tanner captured it, to the point that it was well worth the read.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A full 25% of this book is word for word from volume 1
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016
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The first 70 pages of this 280 page book is word for word from volume 1. After the bibliography and the conclusion are removed, you're looking at maybe 150 pages of actual content. I'm not sure the price is worth it... Also the first edition had both volume 1 and 2 as one book. To separate the book into two and then basically reprint 70 entire pages just to pad the length is incredibly shady on the part of the publisher.
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