China : the enduring heritage

Summarizes Chinese history from its beginning to 1911. Observes throughout Chinese history, despite internal and external pressures, there is an enduring quality to the nation's unity and cultural continuity. Indicates that, despite challenges from the West, a detailed look at China's major contributions in the arts, sciences, and technology distinguish the Chinese culture as a major civilization. Reveals many of the patterns important to an understanding of the Chinese people and history in general--the social, political, economic, and cultural interrelationships upon which human development is founded., Summarizes Chinese history from its beginning to 1911. Observes throughout Chinese history, despite internal and external pressures, there is an enduring quality to the nation's unity and cultural continuity. Indicates that, despite challenges from the West, a detailed look at China's major contributions in the arts, sciences, and technology distinguish the Chinese culture as a major civilization. Reveals many of the patterns important to an understanding of the Chinese people and history in general--the social, political, economic, and cultural interrelationships upon which human development is founded.