1,657円 This eBook edition appears to coincide with the acquisition of the Exclusion/Inclusion Exhibition from the New York Historical Society by the Chinese Historical Society of America in San Francisco (CHSA). “Before World War I, when Chinese contributed importantly to the building of America by cons...

330円 Nothing in history sounds grander than a trade route, one of those thick bold lines on the statistical maps by which people have exchanged the products of their hands, minds, and sporadically, even hearts. Some of the routes have shaped history, rather than merely reflecting it. Primary among the...

827円 This volume brings you through the origins, history, customs, and fascinating tales behind the intricate and perplexing labyrinth of customs and taboos, and the art and science of Chinese food culture.

827円 Find out these interesting details: The Silk Route as well as the Pottery and Porcelain Route of old China. The multitude of Chinese characters and idioms related to jade. The significance of the Qin bronze artefacts unearthed at Lingtong, Shaanxi Province. Origins of Chinese Art & Craft ...

827円 As you dip into the pages, you will find out the origins of 100 Chinese family names, and understand how names are chosen. As the book covers the entire span of recorded Chinese history from the past to the present, you will find it an eye-opener as a reference manual and a delightful source of l...

827円 Discover the origins and varieties of tea and wine, and learn about: - Famous Chinese teas and wines - The etiquette and methods for preparing and serving tea and wine - The health-giving properties of tea and wine - Unique customs practised among the minority peoples in China - Interesting facts...

827円 Some emperors were blessed with empresses who led their dynasties to prosperity and stability. Many emperors, however, found out that they had taken on more than they expected with the arrival of talented, ruthless and ambitious beauties. This book tells the stories of the outstanding, the outrag...

827円 Many sports were invented by the Chinese; others such as polo and marathon-style racing were developed by the different ethnic groups on the borders of the country and became popular within China as well. This book will enhance your appreciation of China as a sports nation and champion. Take a jo...

827円 Origins of Chinese Cuisine showcases some of the most famous and best-relished dishes. Here you will learn about: * Unique characteristics of each regional cuisine * Fascinating stories behind these selected dishes * Their development into their present-day form * Some of the lavish and singular ...

661円 How much do you know about Cheng Ho and the voyages he commanded? When and how did these voyages take place? What influences have these historic voyages exerted on the places Cheng had set his feet on? In what aspects is Cheng different from those later European explorers, and implications do the...

827円 This book unravels the mystery behind Chinese martial arts, or wushu, an exotic branch of traditional Chinese culture. It traces how the rough and ready brawls of Chinese cavemen matured into the polished gongfu of Shaolin and Wudang warriors. But the art of gongfu is more than just martial abili...

827円 In this book, we unveil the secrets of the Chinese palace. You will learn about the physical palaces of the various dynasties of China although most of them no longer exist. Meet the occupants of the palace: the emperors, empresses, imperial concubines and siblings, eunuchs and many others, and f...