Chinese History Made Easy

Author : Hanson Chan
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781493763153
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese History Made Easy, Vol. 2 (Chinese Edition) written by Hanson Chan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Chinese original of the popular version of Chinese History Made Easy (volume 2: The Modern Time) by Hanson Chan .The author stresses that Chinese history is easy, and that it is easy to learn, easy to understand, and easy to remember. In his two books on China, the author shows the readers a simple way of how easy it can be. For an overall outline, he has divided the entire five thousand years of history of China into three sections. Consecutively, they are: (1) The Ancient Period, (2) The Imperial Ages, and (3) The Modern Times. In which the Ancient Period deals with the section of its myths and origins, and its ancestors and rulers before the Qin Dynasty was formed in 221 BC. The Imperial Ages tells the section began with the First Emperor of China who was enthroned in 221 BC during the Qin Dynasty until the Last Emperor who abdicated under the Qing Dynasty in 1912. As for the section of the Modern Times, the author discusses the events that had happened after the Revolution in 1911 till the days of the present.In his easy-to-follow presentation, the author has purposely introduced three “conceptual imageries” for readers to relate to the historical progress of the entire span in Chinese history. Each has its own feature for the readers to recall its characteristic. One for each section, they are great helps to reinforce one's memory. Throughout the pages of these two volumes, he has selected and focused systematically on important events and major figures for discussion according to their similarities and differences. In addition, he uses simple arithmetic to recall historical dates, and concentrates on lessons of successes and failures that have shaped the continuity of Chinese culture as a whole.It is the written style and simplicity of the book that has attracted numerous readers of the young in China ever since its first publication in 2008.

Author : Hanson Chan
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781491246702
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese History Made Easy, Vol. 1 (Chinese Edition) written by Hanson Chan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the original Chinese version of the English translation of the same book entitled Chinese History Made Easy (volume 1: Ancient Period & Imperial Ages) by Hanson Chan. It was first published in Traditional Chinese, now this is in Simplified Chinese. According to the author, Chinese history is easy. It is easy to learn, easy to understand, and easy to remember. In this book, the author shows you a simple way of how easy it can be. There are keys for every reader to unlock doors getting through the maze of long corridors that lead to houses of many kings and queens, numerous rebels and generals in the courses of old and new histories of China. Those are useful keys for outsiders, because when you try frantically to snooping over the endless volumes of Chinese writings on the five thousand years of its history and cultural developments through the ages, you do need a good guide. This book is aiming to do just that. It is easy to read and understand, and importantly, it also helps you to remember.

Author : Hanson Chan
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781490587974
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese History Made Easy written by Hanson Chan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese History Made Easy by Hanson Chan has been praised for its concise and fresh narrations of the general history of China for common readers ever since its publication in Chinese edition five years ago. Here is the English edition of that book. In the “Preface”, the author said: “Chinese History is easy. It is easy to learn, easy to understand, and easy to remember. In this book, I'll show the readers a simple way of how easy it can be.” He explained: “There is a gift I hand out hidden between the texts of this book. There are keys for every reader to unlock doors getting through the maze of long corridors that lead to houses of many kings and queens, numerous rebels and generals in the courses of old and new histories of China. Those are useful keys for outsiders, because when you try frantically to snooping over the endless volumes of Chinese writings on the five thousand years of its history and cultural developments through the ages, you do need a good guide. This book is aiming to do that and more. It is easy to read and understand, and importantly, it also helps you to remember.” Simply speaking, the book deals with the entire five thousand years of history of China into three sections. Consecutively, they are: (1) The Ancient Period, (2) the Imperial Ages, and (3) the Modern Times. In which the Ancient Period deals with the section of its myths and origins, and its ancestors and rulers before the Qin Dynasty was formed in 221 BC. The Imperial Ages tells the section began with the First Emperor of China who was enthroned in 221 BC during the Qin Dynasty until the Last Emperor who abdicated under the Qing Dynasty in 1912 (contents of book I: Ancient & Imperial). The Modern Times is limited to a section of events after the Revolution of China in 1911 till the days of the present (contents of Book II: The Modern Times). In addition, the author has purposely introduced three “conceptual imageries” for readers to relate to the historical progress and cultural development of the entire span in Chinese history. Each has its own feature for the readers to recall its characteristic. One for each section, they are great helps to reinforce one's memory. What is more, he said, “Throughout my presentation, I have selected and focused systematically on important events and major figures for discussion according to their similarities and differences. As it has already mentioned, I assigned conceptual imageries to reinforce one's memory. In addition, I used simple arithmetic to recall historical dates. I chose one political system compared to others for signs of division when I am dealing the progress of development and continuity of Chinese culture as a whole. I applied the theory of dialectics to show the forces of oppositions at different ages as times went by and things kept changing. There were periods of peace and there were periods of chaos alternatively. There were progress moving towards the right and there were progress moving towards the left politically. All in all, they constitute records of a long path of continuous struggles of a people and a nation, lessons of either successes or failures.” In short, the interpretation in this book is fresh and unique. Together, it aims to achieve the five purposes below: (1) To help forming an outline that will never forget; (2) To examine Chinese history of five thousand years in three separate sections; (3) To reinforce the reader's memory, three basic concepts are adopted and introduced; (4) To provide an easy way to build a solid base for anyone to become an expert; (5) To use it as a tool, simply for easy reading and understanding as a common reader may wish.

Author : Ross Dobson
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1760873764
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Food Made Easy written by Ross Dobson and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the art of cooking Chinese food at home with these simple, flavour-packed dishes by bestselling author Ross Dobson. Chinese Food Made Easy takes favourite recipes from each of China's diverse culinary regions and simplifies them so you can recreate them with ease at home. Including expert guidance on finding and selecting the key ingredients to stock your pantry, plus step-by-step guides to essential techniques such as blanching greens and making dumplings, this book will have you turning out favourite dishes like spicy Shanghai noodles, fragrant beef hotpot and Hainan chicken rice in no time. Also included is a detailed meal planner with suggestions on how to put together a truly fabulous Chinese feast.

Author : Confucius
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8026802020
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic of History (Part 1 & 2: The Book of Thang & The Books of Yü) written by Confucius and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "Classic of History (Part 1 & 2: The Book of Thang & The Books of Yü)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Originally called Shu (Book), The Classic of History got the name in the Han Dynasty, meaning a book of previous generations. It is China's earliest compilation of documentary records related to events in ancient history of China. Since the Han Dynasty, The Classic of History has been regarded as a classic on feudal Chinese politics and philosophy. It served as both a textbook for the emperors and an authoritative and classic code that children from noble families and scholar-bureaucrats must follow. The Classic of History had a great impact in Chinese history. Confucius (551–479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.

Author : Linda Jaivin
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1615198210
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower - A Retelling for Our Times (Shortest History) written by Linda Jaivin and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey across epic China—through millennia of early innovation to modern dominance. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read. As we enter the “Asian century,” China demands our attention for being an economic powerhouse, a beacon of rapid modernization, and an assertive geopolitical player. To understand the nation behind the headlines, we must take in its vibrant, tumultuous past—a story of “larger-than-life characters, philosophical arguments and political intrigues, military conflicts and social upheavals, artistic invention and technological innovation.” The Shortest History of China charts a path from China’s tribal origins through its storied imperial era and up to the modern Communist Party under Xi Jinping—including the rarely told story of women in China and the specters of corruption and disunity that continue to haunt the People’s Republic today. A master storyteller and exacting historian, Linda Jaivin distills this vast history into a short, riveting account that today’s globally minded readers will find indispensable.

Author : Michael Szonyi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118624602
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Companion to Chinese History written by Michael Szonyi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Yamin Ma, Xinying Li
Publisher : Brill Archive
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Made Easy written by Yamin Ma, Xinying Li and published by Brill Archive. This book was released on 2004 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Made Easy adopts a new approach to teaching Chinese as a second or foreign language. It is designed for young students taking GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level Mandarin Chinese Exams (UK), SAT II / AP-Chinese Examinations (USA), IB Chinese Exam, Australian Chinese exams, HSK (Mainland China), or for those students who are starting to learn Chinese on their own. Chinese Made Easy has two levels: level 1-Book 1, 2 and 3; and level 2-Book 4 and 5. After completing this series, learners will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,700 Chinese characters and several thousand phrases. This course features task-based learning coupled with a focus on form and function. Textbooks are in full color and it includes both simplified and traditional Chinese characters in its vocabulary lists.

Author : Jianhua Bai
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300148186
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Grammar Made Easy written by Jianhua Bai and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Grammar Made Easy presents instructors with innovative and classroom-tested techniques for teaching Chinese grammar. Its communicative, meaning-based approach helps teachers to engage students by bringing grammar into a practical, real-life context. As a reference for daily teaching, this book discusses 150 of the most fundamental and frequently used grammar points that students need to learn in order to communicate successfully. Each grammar point is accompanied by various learning activities to engage students and provide structured practice.

Author : Yuehua Liu
Publisher : Cheng & Tsui
ISBN 13 : 9780887276446
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 中文听说读写 written by Yuehua Liu and published by Cheng & Tsui. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheng & Tsui's best-loved Chinese textbook series is new, revised, and better than ever!