One of the most far-reaching events since the Second World War is the re-emergence of China as a world power, & its present government`s willingness to open up the country to the rest of the world. This comprehensive cultural history ranges from prehistoric times to the present
- from the disunity of Pre-Imperial China to the renaissance of the Sung & Tang dynasties, from the Mongol conquest to Tiananmen Square & the 1989 student revolt. By placing the modern country in historical perspective this brilliant study reveals how many continuities there are within the oldest of all civilizations.
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One of the oldest civilizations in the world, China`s heritage dates back more than six millennia.” China: A Visual Adventure” profiles the colour & variety of its provinces, offering a series of contrasts
- new & old, rich & poor, bustling & calm
- to define the modern culture of this enduring nation. Leading readers on an incredible tour of the country`s various regions, ” China: A Visual Adventure” is at once a treasure trove of beautiful images & a wealth of historical & contemporary facts of one of the twenty-first century`s most important industrial powers.

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China in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

For thousands of years, the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system. Dynasties came & went, but the essence of being Chinese remained more or less unchanged until the twentieth century. Following invasion by the Japanese, civil war, & revolution, in 1949 Mao Zedong & the Communists took power. China was largely closed off from the rest of the world, undergoing almost constant revolution at an often terrible price. After Mao s death in 1976 the country opened its doors to the West & introduced a nascent market economy, called socialism with Chinese characteristics. China became the workshop of the world. Low wages & a low yuan boosted exports & created jobs for millions. ...

The Freytag & Bernt China & Mongolia map is a clear general-purpose indexed road map at 1:4, 000, 000 scale, ideal for planning & touring. The national road networks of motorways & primary roads are shown clearly, with under-construction section marked, & selected provincial & minor roads are marked including some unsurfaced tracks. Intermediate driving distances are shown alongside the routes. The Great Wall of China is also shown. Administrative & international boundaries are clearly marked, & administrative area names are shown. Some detail on topography is shown with relief shading, & spot heights for high peaks & passes in metres. No contours are given. Natural features such as rivers & lakes, swamps & glaciers are indicated, & National Parks are marked. Symbols indicate UNESCO World Heritage sites, airports & ports, selected tourism & leisure facilities such as ski resorts & spas, & other selected points of interest. The multi-lingual legend

Includes:: English, & the map is indexed for major place names with a very clear, easy-to-read index. Latitude/ Longitude grid lines (WGS84 datum) are drawn at 4

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China on a double-sided map at 1:3, 000, 000 from Freytag & Berndt, with a separate booklet attached to the map cover containing an index & street plans of central Beijing, Lhasa, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Ulaanbaatar & Kathmandu. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Mongolia, the Koreas, Nepal & Bhutan, also northern Burma with Mandalay, Indian Himalaya with Delhi, etc. Place names are in the Latin alphabet (except for larger towns within Russia, also shown in the Cyrillic). Topography of the whole region is well presented, particularly in Tibet & Xingjian, by relief shading & spot heights, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, deserts, etc. Road network gives distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked; the map also shows shipping routes. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. A range of small icons highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover is arranged by country. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.



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China in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider ...

Born two years before the invention of daguerreotype & the birth of photography, Thomson first travelled to Asia in 1862 where he set up a professional photographic studio. The local culture & the people of Asia fascinated him, & in 1868 he made his second trip, this time settling in Hong Kong. Between 1868 & 1872, Thomson made extensive trips to Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing, China`s northeast & down the Yangtse River, covering nearly 5000 miles. This exhibition catalogue is drawn from his time in these regions. These were the early days of photography when negatives were made on glass plates that had to be coated with emulsion before the exposure was made. A huge amount of cumbersome equipment had to be carried from place to place & with perseverance, great energy & stamina, Thomson managed to take a wide variety of images & themes, including landscapes, people, & architecture, domestic & street scenes. As a foreigner, his ability to gain access to photograph women is also remarkable. In China, Thomson excelled as a photographer in quality, depth & breadth, & in artistic sensibility. ...

China 1626 Replica Map by the Old Map Company is a reproduction of the map created for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

This is a spectacular & lavish portrait of China, the world's oldest civilization
- past, present & future. You can take an incredible
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