Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - James - GoodreadsEbrey's book gives an excellent overview of Chinese history, something many books struggle with, and manages to not only do this but also alongside, give insight into culture, arts, politics and key ... Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Jessica - GoodreadsA great book for someone who wants an overview of Chinese history, which is so vast. Would be nice, if someone could "update" this book in the near future. So many things are happening... Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Robert - GoodreadsGood book--rather technical, but a good book to read before you go visit China. Great art pictures. Not sure you would want to read it if you did not have some overwhelming interest in China. Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Cole - GoodreadsThe illustrations help make this textbook more interesting and the format is well-organized. All-in-all I believe it is a great introduction textbook, especially to college students. It is a tad bit dry, but that is to be expected with most textbooks. Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Andre - GoodreadsA well written, comprehensive view of China's history up to 1980. I heartily recommend to those interested. Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Ling - GoodreadsGreat overview of Chinese history from very ancient roots around 3000BC to modernity. Explores fascinating cultural constants such as Confucianism and logographic writing that have uniquely shaped China for thousands of years. Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - GoodreadsThe book lacked focus: discussions of social history lacked depth while the historical narrative was lacking almost entirely. You finish the book less clear about Chinese history than when you started. On the positive side, the illustrations and photos are well reproduced.
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Tim - GoodreadsAprox. 1/5 humans on this planet are Chinese. That reason alone is a good one for reading this book. However, the rise of China as a global power in the 21st century puts an impetus on the well ... Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Jen Huang - GoodreadsA concise introduction to Chinese history (from the very beginning to the late 20th Century), replete with colorful photos. Read full review
Review: The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
User Review - Jen - GoodreadsYou need to be reeeeallllly interested in Chinese history to like this book. Read full review
