Pre-Modern East Asia : A Cultural, Social, and Political History, Volume I: To 1800

Written by top scholars in the field, PRE-MODERN EAST ASIA: A CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL HISTORY, VOLUME I: To 1800, 3E delivers a comprehensive cultural, political, economic, and intellectual history of East Asia, while focusing on the narratives and histories of China, Japan, and Korea in a larger, global context.Full color inserts on such topics as food, clothing, and art objects illustrate the rich artistic heritage of East Asia.A range of primary source documents is included throughout, while intriguing biographical sketches highlight the lives of popular figures as well as ordinary people.