Spence, Kelly,

Ancient China inside out /Kelly Spence. - New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, (c)2017. - 1 online resource. - Ancient worlds inside out .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Who were the ancient Chinese? -- Digging up the past -- Food and farming -- Emperors and dynasties -- Everyday life -- Reading and writing -- Skilled craftspeople -- The three ways -- Engineering and structures -- Military and defense -- Trade and travel -- Enduring China -- Which way to go? -- Glossary.

"This fascinating book explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts."--



9781427118455

2017004860

20169072568 can

(AMICUS)000044844150


Electronic Books.

DS741 / .A535 2017