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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 931.04 EAN: 9780872207585 ISBN: 0872207587 Label: Hackett Publishing Company Manufacturer: Hackett Publishing Company Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: March 31, 2005 Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company Studio: Hackett Publishing Company Related Items:
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 Rating: - Still WorthwhileMichael Loewe's "Everyday Life In Early Imperial China" was first published in 1968. The current paperback is a 2005 reprint. It is unchanged from the original edition except for adding a few references in the back. Although 37 years old, the book is still worth having, as a pleasant and well-rounded introduction to life in the Han Dynasty. Topics covered include government, occupations, trade, etc. Like other books in the "Everyday Life" series, it is easy to understand. It is suitable for adult ... Read More 
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