One of America's leading authorities on China outlines and assesses the implications of the inevitable passing of Mao Tse-tung and the older generation of revolutionary leaders from their position of command in China. Describing the mid-1960’s as "a transitional period of great historic significance," the author outlines the basic unsolved problems and unresolved issues that face Peking’s l…
This book provides an accessible and richly illustrated introduction to the history and evolution of Chinese clothing. It explores traditional garments, regional dress styles, materials, craftsmanship, and the cultural symbolism embedded in attire throughout various dynastic periods. Through descriptive text and vivid photographs, the book offers readers a clear understanding of how clothing re…
From Opium War to Liberation by Israel Epstein presents a broad historical overview of China's journey from the 19th century to the mid-20th century, when the country underwent a major transformation from dynastic rule to national revolution and finally liberation under the new government in 1949. Epstein outlines the destructive impact of the Opium Wars on Chinese society, including colonial i…
Zhongguo Lishi (Chinese History) provides a concise and accessible overview of the historical development of China from ancient times to the modern era. Written as part of the Yuedu Zhongguo (Reading China) series, the book introduces major historical periods, key events, and the evolution of Chinese civilization, society, and customs. Presented in English, this work is intended for general rea…
This book provides a general introduction to China, presenting an overview of the country’s geography, history, culture, society, and national symbols. Compiled by the Meet China Team, the work is designed for international readers who wish to gain a basic understanding of China in an accessible and visually engaging format. As the first volume of the Meet China Book Series, the book serves a…
This book provides an introductory overview of Chinese history, tracing the development of Chinese civilization from ancient times to the modern era. Written by Fei Sheng, the work highlights major historical periods, dynasties, cultural achievements, and social transformations that have shaped China’s long history. As part of the Meet China Book Series, this volume is designed for general re…
This volume is the first book of the Song Shu (Book of Song), one of the official dynastic histories included in the Twenty-Four Histories of China. Compiled during the Liang dynasty by Shen Yue, the work documents the political developments, biographies of emperors and officials, social conditions, and administrative systems of the Liu Song dynasty (420–479 CE). This simplified-character edi…
Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian) is one of the most important works of ancient Chinese historiography, written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty. As the foundational text of traditional Chinese historical writing, it records events spanning over two thousand years—from legendary emperors to the early Han period. This modern edition, published by the Zhonghua Book Company as part of th…
Hanshu (Book of Han), Volume 2, is part of the Simplified Chinese Edition of the Twenty-Four Histories published by Zhonghua Book Company. Authored by Ban Gu during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Hanshu is a foundational historical text documenting the political, cultural, and social development of the Western Han era. This volume includes authoritative annotations by Tang dynasty scholar Yan Shi…
Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi) is one of the official Chinese historical works included in the Twenty-Four Histories. Compiled by Chen Shou during the Western Jin dynasty, the text documents the political, military, and social history of the Three Kingdoms period (Wei, Shu, and Wu). This edition contains the extensive and authoritative annotations by Pei Songzhi from the Liu-Song dyn…