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The History of Chinese Civilization

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Editors:
  1. Xianqun Bu

    1. Institute of Ancient Chinese History, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

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  • Traces back the origin of Chinese civilization
  • Covers a chronological review of the rise of Chinese civilization
  • Presents in accessible language

Part of the book series: China Insights (CHINAIN)

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About this book

This book tracks the entire history of Chinese civilization from a broad historical view. Its narrative spans a long period between primitive society and contemporary civilization, which makes it a unique academic works.



From an academic point of view, this book is accurate in history and combines historical theories. Although brief, it captures the main thrust of the development of Chinese civilization and achieves a broad outline. Important figures, historical events, and achievements of civilization in all times are involved and discussed.


From a theoretical point of view, based on the characteristics of early Chinese civilization, the book discusses the connotation of key concepts such as "civilization" and "Chinese civilization", which have certain theoretical value.

From a contemporary and practical perspective, the book helps readers understand the history of Chinese civilization and promotes cultural exchanges between China and the world and leads to a better understanding of today’s China.



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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction: The Unique Path and Rich Connotation of Chinese Civilization

    • Xianqun Bu
    Pages 1-34

  3. Dawn of Civilization

    • Li Liu
    Pages 35-47

  4. The Xia-Shang-Zhou Civilization

    • Li Liu
    Pages 49-67

  5. The Qin-Han Civilization

    • Li Liu
    Pages 69-86

  6. Wei-Jin-Northern and Southern Dynasties Civilization

    • Kai Liu
    Pages 87-101

  7. The Sui-Tang Civilization

    • Kai Liu
    Pages 103-119

  8. The Song-Yuan Civilization

    • Hao Sun
    Pages 121-138

  9. The Ming-Qing Civilization

    • Siwu Wu
    Pages 139-154

  10. Modern Chinese Civilization

    • Linghe Ma
    Pages 155-178

  11. A New Chapter of Chinese Civilization

    • Huaping Huang
    Pages 179-187
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Ancient Chinese History, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

    Xianqun Bu

About the editor

Xianqun Bu, male, has a Ph.D. in history and is researcher and director of the Institute of Ancient Chinese History of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, director of the academic board at the Institute, director of the Professional and Technical Title Evaluation Committee, State Council Special Allowance Expert, researcher, doctoral supervisor, deputy director of the academic committee of the institute, professor of the school of humanities of the Chinese Academy of Social sciences. He is also a member of History Discipline Evaluation Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, vice president of the Association of Chinese Historians, president of the Chinese Qin and Han History Research Association, vice president of the Chinese Geographical Names Heritage Cultural Protection Promotion Association, expert in the Chinese Social Science Fund Disciplinary Review Group, member of the Chinese Gazetteer Steering Group, director of the International Confucian Association, etc. 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The History of Chinese Civilization

  • Editors: Xianqun Bu

  • Translated by: Haiwang Yuan, Fei Liu

  • Series Title: China Insights

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7125-1

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: History, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: China Social Sciences Press 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-99-7124-4Published: 10 January 2024

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-99-7127-5Due: 10 February 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-99-7125-1Published: 09 January 2024

  • Series ISSN: 2363-7579

  • Series E-ISSN: 2363-7587

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 187

  • Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 28 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: History of China, Cultural History, Cultural Studies

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