A Sketch Of Chinese History (1908) - Francis Lister Hawks Pott - Bog

""A Sketch of Chinese History"" is a book written by Francis Lister Hawks Pott and published in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of China, from its earliest recorded origins up to the end of the 19th century. The author begins by discussing the legendary origins of China, including the mythical Yellow Emperor and the Xia dynasty. He then moves on to the more historically verifiable Shang and Zhou dynasties, before covering the many subsequent dynasties that ruled China over the centuries. Throughout the book, Pott examines the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Chinese history. He discusses the role of Confucianism and other philosophical schools, as well as the impact of Buddhism and Taoism. He also explores China's interactions with foreign powers, including the Mongols, Manchus, and Europeans. The book is written in a clear and straightforward style, making it accessible to readers with little prior knowledge of Chinese history. It includes numerous maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the various regions and periods discussed. Overall, ""A Sketch of Chinese History"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about China's rich and complex past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.