Bibliograph

Chinese of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties

Type

Label

Chinese of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Chinese of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

232605776

Series statement

Early peoples

Summary

"A discussion of early Chinese peoples of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who were the Shang, Zhou, and Qin? -- Where did the Shang, Zhou, and Qin rule? -- Achievements of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties -- Origins of the Shang -- Ancient Chinese civilization at its height -- The great wall -- Leaders of ancient China -- The upper classes -- The priestly classes -- The warrior classes -- The artisan, merchant, and farming classes -- Laws -- Beliefs and gods -- Ceremonies and scrifices -- Settlements -- Tombs -- Art and sculpture -- The Terra-Cotta army -- Philosophy -- Technology -- Family life -- Shelter -- Food and clothing -- Education -- Literature -- Music and dance -- Decline of three dynasties -- Legacy of ancient China

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor