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<P>This book adapts a traditional Chinese historical format to present a multi-faceted account of the first two millennia of China's earliest history: from the time of the legendary rulers Yao and Shun (c. 2000 BCE) down to the end of the Qin dynasty (221-207 BCE).  Organized into five major sections, it examines the political shifts of the major dynasties, the histories of local states, and the lives of key individuals. Drawing on analysis of textual and visual materials, and a variety of English and non-English sources, the author offers detailed insight into the contemporary religious and philosophical landscape, governmental and legal practices, and innovations in writing, literature, and music.  Incorporating recent developments in the field, this book draws on archaeological discoveries from the last century, and examines the lives of central female figures, and other groups who are often underrepresented.</P>

A Brief History of Ancient China

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANCIENT CHINA

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Figures.
Maps.
Tables.
Preface.
1: Basic Annals.
2: Basic Annals of Yao and Shun.
3: Basic Annals of Xia.
4: Basic Annals of Shang.
5: Basic Annals of Zhou.
6: The Basic Annals of Qin.
7: Maps and Tables.
8: Topographical Map of China.
9: The Nine Regions of Yu the Great.
10: Shang Political Maps of Ancient China.
11: Archaeological Sites of Ancient China.
12: Genealogies and Chronologies of Rulers of Xia, Shang, and Zhou.
13: Chronologies of Rulers of Major States of the Springs and Autumns Period.
14: Chronologies of Rulers of Major States of the Warring States Period.
15: Historically Important Non-Rulers in Ancient China.
16: Essays.
17: Essay on the Heavens.
18: Essay on the Earth.
19: Essay on Ritual.
20: Essay on Warfare.
21: Essay on Government.
22: Essay on Law.
23: Essay on Music.
24: Essay on Bronze.
25: Essay on Writing.
26: Essay on Literature.
27: Hereditary Houses.
28: The Hereditary House of Lu.
29: The Hereditary House of Yan.
30: The Hereditary House of Qi.
31: The Hereditary House of Jin.
32: The Hereditary House of Wei.
33: The Hereditary House of Zhao.
34: The Hereditary House of Han.
35: The Hereditary House of Chu.
36: The Hereditary House of Zeng.
37: The Hereditary Houses of Wu and Yue.
38: Hereditary Houses of the Eastern Peoples.
39: Hereditary Houses of the Western Peoples.
40: Biographies.
41: Biographies of Yi Yin and Fu Yue.
42: Biography of Consort Hao.
43: Biographies of Luzi Sheng and the Three Humane Men of Shang.
44: Biography of Moufu, Duke of Zhai.
45: Biography of Lu, the Elder of Jing.
46: Biography of Yin Jifu.
47: Biography of Bao Si.
48: Biographies of Li Ji and Mu Jiang.
49: Biography of Ding Jiang.
50: Biography of Maestro Kuang.
51: Biography of Zi Chan.
52: Biography of Wu Zixu.
53: Biography of Confucius.
54: Biographies of Confucius&#x2019;s Disciples.
55: Biographies of Mencius and Xunzi.
56: Biographies of Laozi and Zhuangzi.
57: Biographies of Sun Wu and Sun Bin.
58: Biography of Shang Yang.
59: Biography of Shao Tuo.
60: Biography of Bian Que.
61: Biographies of Qu Yuan and Song Yu.
62: Biography of Xi.
63: Biographies of Han Fei and Li Si.
64: The Biographies of Chen She and Wu Guang.
65: Author&#x2019;s Postface.
Notes.
Index.

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