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  • Ancient Egypt and Early China

    State, Society, and Culture

    The first comparative study of these two early empiresAlthough they existed more than a millennium apart, the great civilizations of New Kingdom Egypt (ca. 1548–1086 BCE) and Han dynasty China (206 BCE–220 CE) shared intriguing similarities. Both were centered around major, flood-prone rivers—the Nile and the Yellow River—and established complex hydraulic systems to manage their power. Both spread ... Læs mere

    393,02 kr.

  • The Many Lives of the First Emperor of China

    Tyrant or national hero? An interdisciplinary exploration of China's First EmperorYing Zheng, founder of the Qin empire, is recognized as a pivotal figure in world history, alongside other notable conquerors such as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Julius Caesar. His accomplishments include conquest of the warring states of ancient China, creation of an imperial system that endured for two ... Læs mere

    510,92 kr.

  • Artisans in Early Imperial China

    An award-winning study of the ancient world, now back in printEarly China is best known for the dazzling material artifacts it has left behind. These terracotta figures, gilt-bronze lamps, and other material remnants of the Chinese past unearthed by archaeological excavations are often viewed without regard to the social context of their creation, yet they were made by individuals who contributed ... Læs mere

    314,41 kr.

  • Lydbog

    Short Science Fiction Collection 057 (Unabridged)

    Uforkortet

    8 timer 48 min

    Prepare for an extraordinary literary journey with "Short Science Fiction Collection 057 (Unabridged)." This captivating anthology showcases a diverse array of tales that explore the boundless realms of science fiction. From thought-provoking explorations of the future to thrilling adventures in uncharted territories, this collection offers a tantalizing glimpse into the imaginative minds of ... Læs mere

    42,00 kr.

  • Lydbog

    What Am I Doing with My Life?

    And other late night internet searches answered by the great philosophers

    af Stephen Law ...
    Fortalt af Anthony Howell ...

    Uforkortet

    5 timer 35 min

    Brought to you by Penguin.Life philosophy based on Google searchesHave I kissed too many people?Am I a psychopath?Should I be allowed to say whatever I want?Millions of people ask Google all sorts of questions, everything from the big and small.Responding to the biggest, existential questions asked online and using the wisdom of Plato, Kant, Kierkegaard and oth... ... Læs mere

    111,58 kr.

  • Lydbog

    Chaos and Gunfire

    af John J. Law ...
    Fortalt af Mark C. Anthony ...

    Uforkortet

    55 min

    They say a picture paints a thousand words. And what is a story if not another kind of picture?This is a bigger picture with more than a thousand words.A picture that is painted in chaos and gunfire.A picture that tells a tale of chaos, death, and investment. ... Læs mere

    38,44 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

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  • Early China

    A Social and Cultural History

    af Li Feng ...
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    'Early China' refers to the period from the beginning of human history in China to the end of the Han Dynasty in AD 220. The roots of modern Chinese society and culture are all to be found in this formative period of Chinese civilization. Li Feng's new critical interpretation draws on the most recent scholarship and archaeological discoveries from the past thirty years. This fluent and engaging ... Læs mere

    306,55 kr.

  • Multicultural China in the Early Middle Ages

    af Sanping Chen ...
    Serier serie Encounters with Asia
    In contrast to the economic and cultural dominance by the south and the east coast over the past several centuries, influence in China in the early Middle Ages was centered in the north and featured a significantly multicultural society. Many events that were profoundly formative for the future of East Asian civilization occurred during this period, although much of this multiculturalism has long ... Læs mere

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  • Sui-Tang China and Its Turko-Mongol Neighbors

    Culture, Power, and Connections, 580-800

    Serier serie Oxford Studies in Early Empires
    A comparative history that reconsiders China's relations with the rest of Eurasia, Sui-Tang China and Its Turko-Mongol Neighbors challenges the notion that inhabitants of medieval China and Mongolia were irreconcilably different from each other. ... Læs mere

    424,38 kr.

  • Routledge Handbook of Early Chinese History

    Redigeret af Paul R. Goldin ...
    The study of early China has been radically transformed over the past fifty years by archaeological discoveries, including both textual and non-textual artefacts. Excavations of settlements and tombs have demonstrated that most people did not lead their lives in accordance with ritual canons, while previously unknown documents have shown that most received histories were written retrospectively by ... Læs mere

    547,07 kr.

  • Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The startling true history of how one extraordinary man from a remote corner of the world created an empire that led the world into the modern age—by the author featured in Echoes of the Empire: Beyond Genghis Khan.The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in twenty-five years than the Romans did in four hundred. In nearly every country the ... Læs mere

    112,49 kr.

  • The Secret History of the Mongol Queens

    How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire

    “A fascinating romp through the feminine side of the infamous Khan clan” (Booklist) by the author featured in Echoes of the Empire: Beyond Genghis Khan“Enticing . . . hard to put down.”—Associated PressThe Mongol queens of the thirteenth century ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. The daughters of the Silk Route turned their father’s conquests into the first truly international ... Læs mere

    102,99 kr.