ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover
[Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]
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ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: London : Robinson] Softcover Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Edition; Rev. ed. Physical description; xi, 228 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), 1 map ; 20 cm. Notes; Previous i.e. 1st ed. published as: The treasures and dynasties of China. London : Cape, 1973. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary; Although China's great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame of its art and obscurity of its history. The names of the great dynasties are familiar, yet who can actually locate a T'ang horse or a Ming vase in its social or cultural context? By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. His bird's-eye view starts on the borders of myth. It moves swiftly on to the greatest achievements of language and thought, the cultural treasures and imperial palaces, wars won and lands lost to the Mongols, finally to arrive at the 1912 Revolution, which contained within it the seeds of Communism that ensured the overthrow of the last emperor. Via this portrait of an empire and its peoples he has opened the door to a world for too long inaccessible to the West. Biography; Bamber Gasgoigne won scholarships to ...
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ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Little, Brown Book Group] Softcover By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization.&Uumlber den AutorBAMBER GASCOIGNE is perhaps best known as the presenter of the popular Br.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2003]
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ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson Publishing] Softcover 2003. Paperback. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy. Very Good.
[Chicago, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson Publishing, UK] Softcover The names of the great Chinese dynasties are familiar to us, yet who can actually place a Tang horse or Ming vase in its social or cultural context. No other country has suffered such an imbalance between the fame of its art and the obscurity of its history. This copy appears to be signed by the author, whether its by the author or Auto-pen, we can't tell. A good, clean and tight copy.
[Ilminster, SOM, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Little, Brown Book Group] Softcover By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization.&Uumlber den AutorBAMBER GASCOIGNE is perhaps best known as the presenter of the popular Br.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2003]
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ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson Publishing] Softcover Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
[Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited] Softcover Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited] Softcover Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover New
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.1
[Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.1
[AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item.
[Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
[Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Little Brown Book Group, United Kingdom,] Softcover
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
[Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1841197912, ISBN13: 9781841197913, [publisher: Robinson] Softcover
[Victoria, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 2003]

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Robinson Publishing 2003 Paperback Good Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Robinson Publishing 2003 Paperback Very Good

Robinson Publishing 2003 Paperback Like New 2003. Rev. Ed. Paperback. Fine.

Robinson Publishing 2003-09-25 Paperback New Size: 7x5x0; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Robinson 2003 Softcover Very good May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Robinson 2003 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Robinson 2003 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.