A Traveller's History of China (Traveller's Histories Series) - Softcover

Haw, Stephen G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566564867 ISBN 13: 9781566564861

Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group, 2014

Synopsis

This book offers a complete and concise history of China from earliest times right up to the present day. The author explores the geographical, cultural and political facets which have gone towards forming the make up of China and its people. The book allows the reader to gain an overview of China whilst also providing an easy-to-use reference source. Stephen Haw first visited China in 1980 as a tour lecturer and has lived and worked in China. His other books include "China: a Cultural History" and "Lilies of China".

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen G.Haw read Chinese at Oxford and took an MA degree at London University. He first visited China in 1980 and was first a student and then a teacher at the University of Shandong. He frequently travels to China, often far off the beaten track. He speaks fluent Chinese and is currently writing A Travel

Review:

"The author manages to get 2 million years into 300 pages--and he does it without gimmicks or color pictures. An excellent addition to a series which is already invaluable. Whether you're travelling or not."

About this edition

• Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1566564867
• ISBN 13: 9781566564861
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 310