A History of Chinese Civilisation, in Two Volumes (The Folio Society) [Civilization]

xxii, [6], 402; xii, [2], 403-851 pp. Color photographs and reproductions of illustrations. When published in 1982, this translation of Professor Jacques Gernet's masterly survey of the history and culture of China was immediately welcomed by critics and readers. This edition follows the text of the second English edition first published in 1996, and includes a new introduction by Jonathan D. Spence. The plates reproduce photographs of Chinese antiquities, manuscripts, artworks and historical events. Maps and plans by Piggott appear throughout both volumes.