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China:  A History—available in one volume or two—is adopted at more than fifty
colleges and universities, including:

Brown University
University of California, San Diego
Columbia University
Concordia College
Frostburg State University
Johnson City Community College
University of Kansas
Kenyon College
Middlebury College
University of Notre Dame
Occidental College
Princeton University
Simon Fraser University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Virginia
University of Washington 

Now available in two volumes, this accessible, yet rigorous, introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of China provides a balanced and thoughtful account of the development of Chinese civilization from its beginnings to the present day.

Each volume includes ample illustrations, a full complement of maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for further reading and an index.

Volume 1: From Neolithic Cultures through the Great Qing Empire (10,000 BCE—1799)

Volume 2: From the Great Qing Empire through the People's Republic of China (1644—2009)


"A solid, clearly written and up-to-date account of China's dynastic history, taking note of recent research, and with attention to cultural developments and economic practice.  An accessible read, even for first-comers to this highly complex subject; this is an excellent introduction to China that instructors will welcome and students will enjoy."
     —Michael Loewe, University Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge 1963—1990; Emeritus Fellow of Clare Hall.

"Tanner has written an excellent text on Chinese history which offers a fine balance between the traditional and the modern.  He also charts a good balance between studies of the elite, government, philosophy and diplomacy and, on the other hand, analyses of ordinary people, economic institutions, social patterns, and folk religion. 
     "The book provides a comprehensive view of Chinese culture, including developments in literature and the arts.  A generous selection of illustrations facilitates comprehension of and pleasure in the visual arts.    
     "Finally, Professor Tanner's consideration of Western contact with China and the attendant problems and gains is judicious and informative."
     —Morris Rossabi, Distinguished Professor of History, City University of New York

" . . . . Tanner writes attractively . . . . He tells many stories of villains and heroes, of tragedy and comedy, of high culture and coarse humour, of wealth and poverty, of feast and famine, of poignant suffering, all of which keep the reader's interest and indeed fascination.  It is a heroic tale that he tells and he does this superbly, rejecting myths and misunderstandings that have beset Western views of a complex country."
     —G.R. Batho, The Historical Association Reviews


Harold M. Tanner is Associate Professor of History at the University of North Texas.

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Also available from Hackett Publishing Company by Harold M. Tanner:

China: A History, complete in one volume

China: A History, Volume 1