"Chinese society and culture are evolving with a booming economy, expansion, production of consumer and industrial goods, and a growing influence upon the world. 'The History of China' allows readers to delve into the rich history of this powerful nation"-- Provided by publisher.

"This third edition of 'The History of China' contains new material on China in the 2010s."--Preface.

Geography, Government, Population, and Early History -- Pre-Imperial China, ca. 1122-221 BCE -- Early Imperial China, 221 BCE-589 CE -- Middle and Late Imperial China, 589-ca. 1800 -- The Tumultuous Nineteenth Century: External Aggression and Internal Chaos -- Revolution and Republic -- The People's Republic: From First Breath to Mao's Death -- Deng's China -- Xi Who Must Be Obeyed: Internal Repression under Xi Jinping, 2013-2019 -- Xi Who Must Be Obeyed: External Self-Will under Xi Jinping, 2013-2019 -- Whither?.