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A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China's history from the ancient past up until the present day.
• Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day
• Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world
• Explores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China's traditional and modern eras
• Addresses China's connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fields
• Features discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment
• Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day
• Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world
• Explores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China's traditional and modern eras
• Addresses China's connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fields
• Features discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment