Ancient China Simplified by Edward Harper Parker

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Author Parker, Edward Harper, 1849-1926
Title Ancient China Simplified
Credits Produced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Ancient China Simplified" by Edward Harper Parker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book seeks to distill the complex and fragmented history of ancient China into a more accessible format, emphasizing the underlying principles and trends of Chinese antiquity rather than focusing on the individual acts of rulers or the details of events. At the start of the text, Parker introduces the concept of dated history in China, pinpointing 842 B.C. as the beginning of accurate historical accounts. He discusses the vast yet nuanced political landscape of ancient China, where the emperor had to flee due to public dissatisfaction, leading to the establishment of vassal states that already existed for centuries. Parker highlights the fragmented nature of early Chinese civilization and the challenges posed by the lack of coherent historical narratives, advocating for a clearer understanding of events that shaped the early social and political systems. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of the foundational aspects of Chinese history while exploring the importance of geography in the development of these ancient states. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject China
Subject China -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 6624
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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