A vivid, authoritative window into imperial China and its surrounding realms The General History of China, Volume 3, surveys geography, history, and daily life across the Chinese Empire and neighboring regions, with a clear eye for how people lived, learned, and governed.
From early education to the highest exams, this edition frames the Chinese pursuit of knowledge, virtue, and social order. It also sketches the spiritual and scientific currents that shaped the era, offering readers a tangible sense of daily life, governance, and tradition in a vast, interconnected world.
- How Chinese children begin study, the characters they learn, and the classroom methods used to build memory and writing skill
- Overview of the examination system and the road to the degree of doctor
- Highlights of Chinese religion, philosophy, and classic literature that influenced society
- Insights into medicine, natural philosophy, and how physicians approached healing
Ideal for readers of history, cultural studies, and those curious about traditional China and its regional neighbors.