Publisher's Synopsis
A History of China: Being the Historical Chapters from The Middle Kingdom (1897) is a book written by Samuel Wells Williams that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of China. The book is based on the historical chapters from Williams' larger work, The Middle Kingdom, and covers the period from the earliest times up to the end of the 19th century.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in Chinese history. The first section covers the legendary period of Chinese history, including the reigns of the mythical Yellow Emperor and the Xia dynasty. The second section covers the period of the Shang dynasty, which was followed by the Zhou dynasty. The book then goes on to cover the period of the Qin and Han dynasties, which saw the unification of China and the establishment of the imperial system.The book also covers the period of the Tang and Song dynasties, which saw a great flourishing of Chinese culture and the development of many of the arts and sciences that are still important today. The book then goes on to cover the Ming and Qing dynasties, which saw the decline of the imperial system and the rise of Western influence in China.Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed accounts of the major events and figures in Chinese history, as well as the social, cultural, and economic changes that occurred during each period. He also provides insights into the political and philosophical ideas that shaped Chinese society and culture.Overall, A History of China: Being the Historical Chapters from The Middle Kingdom (1897) is an important work for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major periods and events in Chinese history, as well as insights into the social, cultural, and philosophical ideas that have shaped Chinese society over the centuries.With A Concluding Chapter Narrating Recent Events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
