A Political History of China Volume 1

<p>This is the first volume of a two-volume political history of China. This volume covers the period from the early dynasties (chapter 1: Qin Han Sui Tang) through the Song (chapter 2) Yuan (chapter 3) and Ming dynasties (chapter 4) and ending with the Qing dynasty (chapters 5 6 and 7). . The book is intended to give western readers a better understanding of Chinese history and of the Chinese historical point of view generally with the aim of helping to promote peaceful relations between the West and China. </p>