Silk & Silver: Imperial China. 4

Catalog description

Explores Chinese history from the time of Confucius to the mid-19th century. Themes include the struggle for unification, the interplay between Confucian and Buddhist values, China's relationship to nomadic peoples, the growth of despotism, social organization patterns and China's artistic and scientific contributions to the world. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements (2019).