Harold M. Tanner is Professor of History at the University of North Texas.
A solid, clearly written and up-to-date account of China's dynastic
history, taking note of recent research, and with attention to
cultural developments and economic practice. An accessible read,
even for first-comers to this highly complex subject; this is an
excellent introduction to China that instructors will welcome and
students will enjoy. --Michael Loewe, University Lecturer in
Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge 1963-1990; Emeritus Fellow
of Clare Hall.
Tanner has written an excellent text on Chinese history which
offers a fine balance between the traditional and the modern. He
also charts a good balance between studies of the elite,
government, philosophy and diplomacy and, on the other hand,
analyses of ordinary people, economic institutions, social
patterns, and folk religion. The book provides a comprehensive view
of Chinese culture, including developments in literature and the
arts. A generous selection of illustrations facilitates
comprehension of and pleasure in the visual arts. Finally,
Professor Tanner's consideration of Western contact with China and
the attendant problems and gains is judicious and informative.
--Morris Rossabi, Distinguished Professor of History, City
University of New York
. . . . Tanner writes attractively . . . . He tells many stories of
villains and heroes, of tragedy and comedy, of high culture and
coarse humour, of wealth and poverty, of feast and famine, of
poignant suffering, all of which keep the reader's interest and
indeed fascination. It is a heroic tale that he tells and he does
this superbly, rejecting myths and misunderstandings that have
beset Western views of a complex country. --G.R. Batho, The
Historical Association Reviews
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