???????????? Ancient Chinese Geography (Revised Edition)

<p>?Chinese ancient geography? developed distinct intellectual approaches and unparalleled data collection methods compared to Western traditions forming a unique system centered on ?historical geography? and characterized by ?grid-based cartography? and the ?Six Principles of Cartography?.</p><p></p><p>This thematic cultural history divides ancient Chinese geography into five developmental phases-pre-Qin & Han dynasties Wei-Jin & Southern-Northern dynasties Tang-Song Yuan-Ming and Qing-analyzing each period through representative works figures and events. With concise commentary it systematically presents the evolution key achievements and defining features of China's geographical scholarship.</p><p></p><p>As a popularized guide to ancient Chinese geography the book comprehensively outlines the discipline's historical trajectory and distinctive contributions. Written in clear accessible language with logical organization it serves both general readers and enthusiasts of historical geography seeking foundational knowledge.</p><p></p><p>?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p>