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Author: Marcia Amidon Lusted Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1477788867 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
Book Description
This informative volume illuminates for readers the basics of the lives of the ancient Chinese, from the clothes they wore, their hairstyles, and the food they farmed, hunted, and made throughout the various dynasties. From the larger societal social structure to the more simplified family structure within the home, readers will gain an understanding of how the culture’s rituals, such as those around tea, rice, religion, and clothing, set the tone for the people's everyday lives.
Author: Marcia Amidon Lusted Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1477788867 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
Book Description
This informative volume illuminates for readers the basics of the lives of the ancient Chinese, from the clothes they wore, their hairstyles, and the food they farmed, hunted, and made throughout the various dynasties. From the larger societal social structure to the more simplified family structure within the home, readers will gain an understanding of how the culture’s rituals, such as those around tea, rice, religion, and clothing, set the tone for the people's everyday lives.
Author: Charles Benn Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313006873 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
This thorough exploration of the aspects of everyday life in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) provides fascinating insight into a culture and time that is often misunderstood, especially by those from western cultures. Here students will find the details of what life was really like for these people. How was their society structured? How did they entertain themselves? What sorts of food did they eat? The answers to these and other questions are provided in full detail to bring this golden age of Chinese culture alive for the modern reader. Based mainly on classical translations from the Chinese themselves, each chapter addresses a specific aspect of daily living in the voices of those who lived during the time. A myriad of interesting details are provided to help readers discover, among other things, what life was like in the city, what homes and gardens were like, how the role's of men and women differed, and the many rituals in which people participated. Detailed descriptions of the clothes and materials people wore, the games they played and the cooking methods they used for specific foods provide readers with the ability to experiment on their own to recreate the time and place, so they can have a better understanding of this intriguing culture.
Author: Paul Clarence Challen Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778720379 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Along China's Yellow River, a mighty and technologically advanced civilization grew and flourished for thousands of years without any contact from the rest of the world. Life in Ancient China explores the daily lives of early the Chinese people, profiles the great dynasties that ruled China over the centuries, and introduces important religious and philosophical contributions, such as Confucianism, Daosim, and Buddhism. Enduring Chinese innovations, such as writing, papermaking, and The Great Wall are also featured.
Author: Edward L. Shaughnessy Publisher: ISBN: 9780760780558 Category : China Languages : en Pages : 148
Book Description
Even today the economic powerhouse of modern China takes strength and nourishment from its legacy of antiquity. Ancient China illuminates this venerable heritage with unprecedented scholarship and vividness.
Author: Charles D. Benn Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 9780195176650 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 350
Book Description
In this fascinating and detailed profile, Benn paints a vivid picture of life in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), traditionally regarded as the golden age of China. 40 line illustrations.
Author: Lori Hile Publisher: Capstone ISBN: 148462579X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
Book Description
Introduces the ancient Shang Dynasty of China, describing their ruling dynasties, religion, wars, language, occupations, agriculture, social classes, and a typical day in the life of a Shang Dynasty girl.
Author: Candice Ransom Publisher: Lerner Digital ™ ISBN: 1512476439 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Chinese lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!
Author: Mu-chou Poo Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108586147 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 543
Book Description
In this volume, Mu-chou Poo offers a new overview of daily life in ancient China. Synthesizing a range of textual and archaeological materials, he brings a thematic approach to the topic that enables a multi-faceted understanding of the ideological, economical, legal, social, and emotional aspects of life in ancient China. The volume focuses on the Han period and examines key topics such as government organization and elite ideology, urban and country life, practical technology, leisure and festivity, and death and burial customs. Written in clear and engaging prose, this volume serves as a useful introduction to the culture and society of ancient China. It also enables students to better understand the construction of history and to reflect critically on the nature of historical writing.
Author: Marcia Amidon Lusted
Author: Marcia Amidon Lusted
Author: Mu-chou Poo
Author: Charles Benn
Author: Paul Clarence Challen
Author: Edward L. Shaughnessy
Author: Charles D. Benn
Author: Lori Hile
Author: Candice Ransom
Author: Jacques Gernet
Author: Mu-chou Poo