The marvelous wonders of China, both ancient and modern, are unveiled by an international team of leading scholars from Asia and the West. China boasts the oldest continuous cultural tradition in the world and holds a unique global position in the 21st century. The broad focus of this book reveals what makes it such a distinctive country, with topics ranging from natural wonders, including mountains and rivers, to the Silk Road, technological innovations like printing and the compass, modern vibrant cities of today, as well as famous monuments such as the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall. In this new and updated edition, a team of top scholars from Asia and the West offers an unparalleled record of this vast country. Beyond the quality of individual accounts, The Seventy Wonders of China provide an unmatched record of Chinese history and culture along with a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of this great country.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Jonathan Fenby
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- General History
- Theme
- World History, Historical Archives, History of Asia
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
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- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 352
- Release Date
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- Publication Date
- 2024
- Dimensions
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- ISBN-13
- 9780500297841
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