As China emerges as a world economic power, this book shows what makes it such a special country and civilization, with topics ranging from the natural wonders of its mountains and rivers to the Silk Road, from the arts and great monuments of the past to the booming cities of today. China’s artistic achievements are expertly discussed, including entries on calligraphy, jade, silk, ceramics, lacquerwork, paintings, bronzes, furniture, and gardens. Monuments like the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall are celebrated around the world, but this book also presents lesser-known buildings, palaces, tombs, and monasteries of comparable beauty. Additionally, this volume examines daily life, including topics on philosophy, religion, martial arts, food and drinks, and the imperial system that ruled for more than 2,000 years. The Chinese are admired for their many developments in medicine and achievements in other areas. They invented gunpowder, paper, printing, and the compass, as well as objects like umbrellas and playing cards. A section on greater China at the end of the book discusses Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and more. This volume is an essential survey of China’s marvels in all areas, from the land’s unique topography to its modern cities, from the Chinese inventions in science, astronomy, and technology, to the many cultural, artistic, and architectural achievements.

304 pages, 320 illustrations (250 in full color), 8 in. x 10 in. Hardcover.

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The Seventy Wonders of China
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