A brief history of the dynasties of China
Gascoigne, Bamber2003
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By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilisation. His unique bird's-eye view starts on the borders of myth and moves swiftly on to many other topics.
Main title:
A brief history of the dynasties of China / Bamber Gascoigne ; with photographs by Cristina Gascoigne.
Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2003.
Collation:
xi, 228 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: published as The treasures and dynasties of China. London: Jonathan Cape, 1973.Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-214) and index.
ISBN:
9781841197913 (pbk)
Dewey class:
951
Local class:
951
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
122613