Based on the immense, authoritative scholarship of the late Dr Joseph Needham, the world's foremost scholar of Chinese science, & authorised by him, The Genius of China is a captivating introduction to the astounding & unparalleled achievements of ancient China. Undisputed masters of invention & discovery for 3, 000 years, the Chinese were the first to discover the solar wind & the circulation of the blood & even isolate sex hormones. From the suspension bridge & the seismograph to deep drilling for natural gas, the iron plough & the parachute, Robert Temple captures the spirit & excitement of centuries of ingenuity in this highly accessible, lavishly illustrated volume.