The Human Tradition in Premodern China is a collection of biographical
essays revealing the variety and complexity of human experience in
China from the earliest historical times to the dawn of the modern
age. China is a vast country with a long history, and one which is by
itself as complex as the history of Europe. This broad expanse of time
and space in Chinese history has largely been approached in terms of
narrative political and cultural history in most books. The reigns of
emperors and the thoughts of the great masters such as Confucius or
Laozi have been the principal focus. Yet the history of the Chinese,
as with any great people, is built up from the lives of individuals,
families, groups, and movements. By presenting life stories of
individuals ranging from ancient court diviners to late imperial
merchants to women in various periods, this engaging anthology
highlights aspects of Chinese social, political and intellectual
history not usually addressed. Additionally, The Human Tradition in
Premodern China broadens the common image and understanding of society
based on the dominant elite male discourse. Rich in new perspective
and new scholarship, The Human Tradition in Premodern China is an
ideal introduction to Chinese history, East Asian history, and world
history.
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ISBN
9781461665502
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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