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# The Cambridge Illustrated History of China

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Review: Nice overview - The author has a certain take on history that annoys me ... very sanitized ... but certainly it is good to see and read different perspectives. There were many good insights and amazingly when I read about ancient Chinese thought and how it differed from other traditions, it seem relevant today to understanding Xi Xinjing. Also, given what is now known, I thought she should have come down harder on Mao Tse-Tung. Overall, well worth the read.
Review: Effective summary history with superb guide to further reading in English - When offering criticism one can (a) show off one's own knowledge by accusing an author of failing to cover some aspect, that a closer reading shows they never set out to cover; (b) be spiky and aggressive under the illusion this is being polemical; and (c) try to be objective, which is less entertaining but more generally useful. I shall try to do (c). With some experience in academic reading and none in Chinese history I wanted an up to date introductory overview by an authority on the subject so I could quickly get to grips with the basics. I don't expect an introductory overview to deal in depth with all areas, or follow anything but a general path, trying to precis current knowledge. This book did the job for me and my knowledge and enthusiasm about Chinese history has grown. It was concise and articulated central ideas comfortably and memorably. The unexpected jewel for this novice however is the guide to further reading. It is not a dry list of authors and titles, but a whole after-chapter. It sets out the best available reading in English on the subject and breaks it down into historical periods and general sub-categories within each period eg: politics, social history, intellectual history, cultural history etc. It shows a teacher's instinct to conserve your vital interest by allowing you to keep on the path you are genuinely interested in. I suspect it amounts to a whole first degree reading list. The price to pay is that to get this useful reading guide into the space available the author has had to settle for rather small print for this section of the book. It is a price well worth paying. My only criticism is the book is cumbersome to hold for long periods, and the sooner it is available on Kindle the better.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #491,970 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #64 in Asian History (Books) #529 in Economics (Books) #617 in Chinese History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (172) |
| Dimensions  | 7.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 0521124336 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0521124331 |
| Item Weight  | 2.82 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | January 25, 2010 |
| Publisher  | Cambridge University Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice overview
*by A***R on July 10, 2020*

The author has a certain take on history that annoys me ... very sanitized ... but certainly it is good to see and read different perspectives. There were many good insights and amazingly when I read about ancient Chinese thought and how it differed from other traditions, it seem relevant today to understanding Xi Xinjing. Also, given what is now known, I thought she should have come down harder on Mao Tse-Tung. Overall, well worth the read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effective summary history with superb guide to further reading in English
*by A***H on January 12, 2012*

When offering criticism one can (a) show off one's own knowledge by accusing an author of failing to cover some aspect, that a closer reading shows they never set out to cover; (b) be spiky and aggressive under the illusion this is being polemical; and (c) try to be objective, which is less entertaining but more generally useful. I shall try to do (c). With some experience in academic reading and none in Chinese history I wanted an up to date introductory overview by an authority on the subject so I could quickly get to grips with the basics. I don't expect an introductory overview to deal in depth with all areas, or follow anything but a general path, trying to precis current knowledge. This book did the job for me and my knowledge and enthusiasm about Chinese history has grown. It was concise and articulated central ideas comfortably and memorably. The unexpected jewel for this novice however is the guide to further reading. It is not a dry list of authors and titles, but a whole after-chapter. It sets out the best available reading in English on the subject and breaks it down into historical periods and general sub-categories within each period eg: politics, social history, intellectual history, cultural history etc. It shows a teacher's instinct to conserve your vital interest by allowing you to keep on the path you are genuinely interested in. I suspect it amounts to a whole first degree reading list. The price to pay is that to get this useful reading guide into the space available the author has had to settle for rather small print for this section of the book. It is a price well worth paying. My only criticism is the book is cumbersome to hold for long periods, and the sooner it is available on Kindle the better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by C***X on January 13, 2021*

This book was required for a course i took. It was easy to read. One thing that might have bothered me a little bit, was the fact that it was long enough! I wished they went into details about some events, but they just breifly go over it. Besides that, its a good read.

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