China is one of the oldest civilizations and has had a tremendous impact on world history. Any student wanting to have a basic, but thorough, understanding of the past, should learn about the Middle Kingdom. This course gives a taste of Chinese history, covering its past back to the Shang period (1600-1046 bce). Readings, lectures, and assignments ask students to consider China's social, cultural, political, and economic history and to situate it within the world context.
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