The History of Imperial China: A Research Guide

by Endymion Wilkinson

This is one of the most comprehensive introductions in English to Sino-logical methods and traditional Chinese historical writing. The time span ranges from earliest times to 1911, with special emphasis on the years between the third century BC and the 18th century. The author includes introductions to major reference works and biographical information, and explanations of such matters as converting traditional dates. In addition to standard histories,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674396804
• ISBN13: 9780674396807
• Release Date: December 1973
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.