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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. This book is an essential introduction to this transformative era.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. This book is an essential introduction to this transformative era.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. This book is an essential introduction to this transformative era.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. This book is an essential introduction to this transformative era.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket.

paperback. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

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paperback. Condizione: Good. Reprint. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. In this concise history, we learn why the inventiveness of this era has been favorably compared with the European Renaissance, which in many ways the Song transformation surpassed.With the chaotic dissolution of the Tang dynasty, the old aristocratic families vanished. A new class of scholar-officials-products of a meritocratic examination system-took up the task of reshaping Chinese tradition by adapting the precepts of Confucianism to a rapidly changing world. Through fiscal reforms, these elites liberalized the economy, eased the tax burden, and put paper money into circulation. Their redesigned capitals buzzed with traders, while the education system offered advancement to talented men of modest means. Their rationalist approach led to inventions in printing, shipbuilding, weaving, ceramics manufacture, mining, and agriculture. With a realist's eye, they studied the natural world and applied their observations in art and science. And with the souls of diplomats, they chose peace over war with the aggressors on their borders. Yet persistent military threats from these nomadic tribes-which the Chinese scorned as their cultural inferiors-redefined China's understanding of its place in the world and solidified a sense of what it meant to be Chinese.The Age of Confucian Rule is an essential introduction to this transformative era. "A scholar should congratulate himself that he has been born in such a time" (Zhao Ruyu, 1194).…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Publishers Proof Copy. Near fine publisher's proof copy in paperback; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright and clean. Series; History of imperial China. Physical description; 356 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-340) and index. Contents; A Time of Turmoil -- Model Rulers -- Reforming into Collapse -- The Song in the South -- Three Doctrines -- Education and Examination -- Life Cycle Rituals -- Exploring the World Within and Without -- Transforming the Capitals -- A Changing World of Production -- Money and Taxes -- Private Lives in the Public Sphere -- Dynastic Rulers. Subjects; China. History. Song Dynasty. 960-1279. Confucianism and state. Civilization. Intellectual life. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Book in Fair condition.

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Book in Good condition.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. In this concise history, we learn why the inventiveness of this era has been favorably compared with the European Renaissance, which in many ways the Song transformation surpassed.With the chaotic dissolution of the Tang dynasty, the old aristocratic families vanished. A new class of scholar-officials-products of a meritocratic examination system-took up the task of reshaping Chinese tradition by adapting the precepts of Confucianism to a rapidly changing world. Through fiscal reforms, these elites liberalized the economy, eased the tax burden, and put paper money into circulation. Their redesigned capitals buzzed with traders, while the education system offered advancement to talented men of modest means. Their rationalist approach led to inventions in printing, shipbuilding, weaving, ceramics manufacture, mining, and agriculture. With a realist's eye, they studied the natural world and applied their observations in art and science. And with the souls of diplomats, they chose peace over war with the aggressors on their borders. Yet persistent military threats from these nomadic tribes-which the Chinese scorned as their cultural inferiors-redefined China's understanding of its place in the world and solidified a sense of what it meant to be Chinese. The Age of Confucian Rule is an essential introduction to this transformative era. "A scholar should congratulate himself that he has been born in such a time" (Zhao Ruyu, 1194). Just over a thousand years ago, the Song dynasty emerged as the most advanced civilization on earth. Within two centuries, China was home to nearly half of all humankind. This book is an essential introduction to this transformative era. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Publishers Proof Copy. Near fine publisher's proof copy in paperback; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright and clean. Series; History of imperial China. Physical description; 356 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-340) and index. Contents; A Time of Turmoil -- Model Rulers -- Reforming into Collapse -- The Song in the South -- Three Doctrines -- Education and Examination -- Life Cycle Rituals -- Exploring the World Within and Without -- Transforming the Capitals -- A Changing World of Production -- Money and Taxes -- Private Lives in the Public Sphere -- Dynastic Rulers. Subjects; China. History. Song Dynasty. 960-1279. Confucianism and state. Civilization. Intellectual life. 1 Kg.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard cover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Jacket is rubbed and lightly creased along top edge, with a small tear along edge of front flap. Cover boards are very slightly warped, but binding is tight, and inside is clean and unmarked.

Softcover. 325-567, xi pp. New Series. Volume XVIII, Part 2 (October 1967). Softcover. Good condition; some color fading on covers, and light creasing on spine.