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, ...
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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. From the Hardcover edition.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Maps. Audience: Young adult.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($17.99 price intact). Published by Delacrote, 2008. Octavo. Orange cloth boards stamped in copper. Singed, inscribed, and dated by author on flyleaf. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. 238 pages. ISBN: 9780385737487. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Adeline is a person I would very much like to meet. Her personal strength, respect and knowledge of her culture is wonderful. It is strange that the meeting of east and west has been neglected for so long.
I speak from the experience of having been married to a eurasian wife from Hong Kong who's family had nothing but disdain for the Chinese with their ancient culture and deep understanding of human behaviour.
Adeline was swindled out of her childhood and inheritance by a wicked step mother and equally wicked siblings. This is world wide and history wide phenomenen.
The pity is, she never got proper legal advise, as the principles of Equity over Common Law must be alive in Hong Kong, as what happened must have been illegal. I wish her well.
