China: Land of Dragons and Emperors (精装)

分类: 图书,进口原版书,Children's Books(儿童图书),History & Historical Fiction(历史与历史小说),Asia,
品牌: Adeline Yen Mah
基本信息出版社:DELACORTE (2009年6月9日)精装:256页正文语种:英语ISBN:0385737483条形码:9780385737487产品尺寸及重量:19.1 x 13.3 x 2.1 cm ; 413 gASIN:0385737483
商品描述内容简介"A fascinating book about the history and culture of China."The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries--paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few--were first made in China. Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers, festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still have an impact on life today. Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.媒体推荐"A fascinating book about the history and culture of China."The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries--paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few--were first made in China. Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers, festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still have an impact on life today. Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.