Unlocks the secrets of its Bronze Age glories and offers summaries of everything from the lost cities of the Zhou kings and the elaborate oracle- bone rituals that were practiced at their courts to the exquisite bronze vessels that gave the age its name, and the birth of Confucianism.
24 Hours in Ancient China invites you to meet a wide range of fascinating characters from all parts of society to experience what life was really like during this incredible time and empire.
The book explores the significant socioeconomic transformations in late prehistoric China during the transition from the middle to late Holocene. It examines the unique environmental and ecological conditions of the Highlands, Lowlands, and Coastal areas, highlighting how these influenced diverse lifeways and settlement patterns. By analyzing extensive environmental and archaeological data, the author argues that environmental conditions and subsistence adaptations were crucial in driving the increased complexity and emergence of regional civilizations during this period.