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100	1		_aEberhard, Wolfram, _d1909-1989
245	1	2	_aA history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-02-07
508			_aProduced by John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland, Leonard Johnson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A History of China" by Wolfram Eberhard is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 20th century. This work presents a detailed synthesis of China's multifaceted past, emphasizing the cultural, social, and political forces that shaped the nation's evolution from prehistoric times to modernity. It aims to challenge common misconceptions by drawing upon both archaeological evidence and recent scholarship. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of China's prehistory and early histories. Eberhard begins by discussing the inadequacies of traditional narratives and how modern archaeology has reshaped our understanding of the early Chinese civilization. He introduces the Peking Man and the various prehistoric cultures that existed in China, such as the Yang-shao and Lung-shan cultures, detailing their lifestyles, advancements in agriculture, and distinct societal structures. The author emphasizes the importance of examining these foundational cultures to comprehend the eventual rise of dynasties and the complex social unity that would characterize later Chinese civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChina -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17695
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