Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0135766206, Paperback)

A single volume, clear and manageable narrative covering all the major periods of Chinese history. The text is presented chronologically and features brief principle interpretations to provide an accessible overview of an expansive subject area. Covers a complete summary of China's history beginning with Early China, China's First Empire and Its Aftermath, Imperial China, Late Imperial China: The Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties and concluding with Modern China. For anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive overview of China's vast history.