This book provides a fresh interpretation of how Chinese civilization was created and transformed in the process of its early formation (1766-221 BC). It describes the principal features of that civilization which had a profound impact on the later development of Chinese history. In particular, it discusses in detail the main characteristics of the social and political organizations of that period, and argues that, contrary to the traditional interpretation, economic development in ancient China had its own dynamism.
- ISBN10 0312165633
- ISBN13 9780312165635
- Publish Date 15 January 1997 (first published 1 January 1996)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 31 March 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palgrave MacMillan
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 206
- Language English