The Cambridge History of China: Volume 2, The Six Dynasties, 220–589

Cambridge History of China #3

by Albert E. Dien (Editor), Keith N. Knapp (Editor)

The Six Dynasties Period (220-589 CE) is one of the most complex in Chinese history. Written by leading scholars from across the globe, the essays in this volume cover nearly every aspect of the period, including politics, foreign relations, warfare, agriculture, gender, art, philosophy, material culture, local society, and music. While acknowledging the era's political chaos, these essays indicate that this was a transformative period when Chinese culture was significantly changed and enriched by foreign peoples and ideas. It was also a time when history and literature became recognized as independent subjects and religion was transformed by the domestication of Buddhism and the formation of organized Daoism. Many of the trends that shaped the rest of imperial China's history have their origins in this era, such as the commercial vibrancy of southern China, the separation of history and literature from classical studies, and the growing importance of women in politics and religion.

Genres: History, China, Nonfiction

960 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2009

Reviews

[Brad · Rating 5 out of 5]

all of the goodreads information on this book is wrong including the description which is for a book on the Qing dynasty but I don't know how to change it

[Caomhghain · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good solid textbook on the period which thoroughly covers most sides of this period in China.

[Mills College Library]

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