1st Edition

Chinese Civilization

By Marcel Granet Copyright 1996
470 Pages
by Routledge

470 Pages
by Routledge

488 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published between 1920-70, The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and... Read more
The Civilization of China; First: Political History; One: Traditional History; I: The Five Sovereigns; II: The Three Royal Dynasties; III: The Epoch of the Leaders and of the “Combatant Kingdoms”; IV: The Imperial Era; Two: The Chief Data of Ancient History; I: The Ages without Chronology; II: The Feudal Period; III: The Empire; Second: Chinese Society; Second: The People of The Plains; One: Life in the Fields; II: Peasant Customs; Two: The Foundation of the Chieftainships; I: Holy Places and Cities; II: Diffused Powers and Individual Authority; III: Male Gods and Chieftains; IV: Rivalries of Brotherhoods; V: The Agnatic Dynasties; VI: The Increments of Prestige; VII: The Principles of Infeudation; Three: The Seigniorial Town; I: The Town; II: The Overlord; III: Public Life; IV: Private Life; Four: Society at the Beginning of the Imperial Era; I: The Emperor; II: Social Changes; Conclusion

Biography

Marcel Granet