China : A History, Paperback by Tanner, Harold M., ISBN 0872209156, ISBN-13 9780872209152, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Tanner (history, U. of North Texas) presents a general history of the Chinese civilization, covering over 3000 years of development from the beginnings of the Chinese state to the present. He covers political, social, economic, and cultural developments chronologically, developing themes of dynastic succession, ethnic diversity, interactions with other civilizations, and developing the state, among others. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()