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People Place Culture History
DK Publishing - Author
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| Book: Hardcover | 9.25 x 6.25in | 360 pages | ISBN 9780756631598 | 03 Sep 2007 | Dorling Kindersley | 18 - AND UP |
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"Paging through China. . . you may feel a little like Marco Polo, bedazzled by his explorations. You can't help marveling at the ambition of the project and the daring of tackling it." — O, The Oprah Magazine
"A crash course in Chinese history, delivered in signature DK Publishing style with lots of eye-catching graphics and informational snippets." — USA Today
"China does more than look fabulous on a coffee table. Beyond it's silky cover, there's a colorful look at a country so vast that it would take several lifetimes to see it all." — Dallas Morning News
"The next best thing to actually making the journey." — Publishers Weekly
"This sleeping giant springs to life in a book that is a visual delight. Through poetry, prose and breathtaking photography, this elegantly bound volume provides a comprehensive look at every aspect of this complex nation." — Indianapolis Star
As the world’s oldest continuous civilization and most populous country, with the fastest-growing economy, China is experiencing profound social, economic, and political change. A detailed exploration of the country’s long, rich history paired with its complex present makes China a one-of-a-kind reference that offers an eye-opening, thought-provoking and authoritative visual guide to one of the world’s great nations.
- Explores China’s history, people, culture, architecture, and products
- Written by an international team of China specialists
- A stunning visual timeline tells the dramatic story of China’s 4,000-year-long history
- Filled with the voices of Chinese people through the ages
- Fresh, bold design and breathtaking images give each chapter its own unique character
- Taps into the growing popular interest in China in the run-up to the 2008 Olympics
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