A Brief History of the Dynasties of China (Brief History) - Softcover
By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilisation. His unique bird's-eye view starts on the borders of myth and moves swiftly on to many other topics.
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Bamber Gasgoigne won scholarships to Eton and Cambridge, and a Harkness Fellowship to Yale. He presented television's University Challenge for 25 years and has written several books, including The Treasures and Dynasties of China, A Brief History of the Great Moghuls and A Brief History of Christianity.
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- Publication date2003
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