A Companion to Chinese History

A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China s history from the ancient past up until the present day. * Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day * Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world * Explores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China s traditional and modern eras * Addresses China s connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fields * Features discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment