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Chinese Civilization in the Making, 1766–221 BC

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  • © 1996

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Authors:
  1. Jun Li

    1. Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Cambridge, UK

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • Jun Li
    Pages 1-5

  3. The Concept of the Asiatic Mode of Production

    • Jun Li
    Pages 6-31

  4. The Asiatic Mode of Production and the Marxist Theory of History

    • Jun Li
    Pages 32-48

  5. The Myth of the Shang

    • Jun Li
    Pages 49-65

  6. Economy and Society in the Western Zhou

    • Jun Li
    Pages 66-101

  7. The Great Transition in the Making: the Eastern Zhou

    • Jun Li
    Pages 102-120

  8. The Dynamism of Ancient China

    • Jun Li
    Pages 121-144

  9. Conclusion

    • Jun Li
    Pages 145-149

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 150-206
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About this book

This book provides a fresh interpretation of how Chinese civilization was created and transformed in the process of its early formation (1766-221 BC). It describes the principal features of that civilization which had a profound impact on the later development of Chinese history. In particular, it discusses in detail the main characteristics of the social and political organizations of that period, and argues that, contrary to the traditional interpretation, economic development in ancient China had its own dynamism.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Cambridge, UK

    Jun Li

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Chinese Civilization in the Making, 1766–221 BC

  • Authors: Jun Li

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-25134-6

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Li Jun 1996

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-61890-5Published: 13 November 1996

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-25136-0Published: 01 January 1996

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-349-25134-6Published: 27 July 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 206

  • Topics: Asian History, Social History, Archaeology, Ancient History

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