A section of the Great Wall of China
The influence of China and Japan on global history has been immense, and goes back further than many Americans may realize. To understand these nations in the context of the modern world, Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University, provides a comprehensive perspective on thousands of years of their pasts.
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Ancient Chinese Philosophers
Jacobs introduces some of the most important and enduring thinkers of ancient China as he examines their views on the meaning of life, the role of the state, the importance of civilization, relationships among people, and how to gain and maintain power. He also covers one of the most violent and innovative periods in Chinese history—the Warring States era (475–221 B.C.)—and how its conclusion ushered in the age of empires in East Asia.
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