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Ancient China

Title
Ancient China [electronic resource] / written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling.
Author
Cotterell, Arthur.
Publication
New York : DK Pub., Inc., 2005.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Hills, Alan.
  • Brightling, Geoff.
  • Gale Group.
Description
1 online resource (72 p.) : col. ill.
Summary
Covers the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
Series Statement
  • Eyewitness
  • Gale virtual reference library
Uniform Title
  • Ancient China (Online)
  • DK eyewitness books.
Alternative Title
Ancient China (Online)
Subject
China > Civilization
Note
  • Description based on print version record.
  • Includes index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The world's oldest empire -- The beginning of China -- The teachings of Confucius -- The art of war -- The first emperor of China -- In the empire's service -- A land of invention -- Paper, printing, and books -- The Three Ways -- Health and medicine -- The three perfections -- Life in the fields -- Great waterways -- Within the city walls -- At home -- Food and drink -- Dressed for best -- Adornment -- Festivals and games -- Living in harmony -- Gardens of heaven -- Arts and crafts -- The Silk Road -- Great ocean voyages -- The end of the empire -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
OCLC
ssj0000411795
Author
Cotterell, Arthur.
Title
Ancient China [electronic resource] / written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling.
Imprint
New York : DK Pub., Inc., 2005.
Edition
Rev. ed.
Series
Eyewitness
Gale virtual reference library
DK eyewitness books.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Hills, Alan.
Brightling, Geoff.
Gale Group.
Other Form:
Original 9780756613914 (DLC) 2005283785
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