{"title":"F. W. Mote","description":"\u003cp\u003eF. W. Mote was an eminent scholar renowned for his extensive contributions to the study of Chinese history, particularly during the Imperial era. His works are a treasure trove for history enthusiasts, offering an in-depth exploration of the cultural, social, and political landscapes of China from 900 to 1800. Mote's meticulous research and engaging narratives provide readers with a vivid portrayal of the complexities and achievements of Chinese civilisation across these centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features of Mote's work is his ability to make history accessible and fascinating. His book, \u003cem\u003eImperial China, 900–1800\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to this, leading readers through nearly 900 years of transformation that shaped modern China. In this collection, you will find a compelling blend of scholarly rigour and storytelling prowess. Whether you are a student of history or an avid reader with a curiosity about China's past, F. W. Mote's writings offer rich and rewarding insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-china-9001800-by-f-w-mote-9780674012127","title":"Imperial China, 900–1800","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a history of China for the 900-year time span of the late imperial period. A senior scholar of this epoch, F. W. Mote highlights the personal characteristics of the rulers and dynasties and probes the cultural theme of Chinese adaptations to recurrent alien rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo other work provides a similar synthesis: generational events, personalities, and the spirit of the age combine to yield a comprehensive history of the civilization, not isolated but shaped by its relation to outsiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vast panorama of the civilization of the largest society in human history reveals much about Chinese high and low culture, and the influential role of Confucian philosophical and social ideals. Throughout the Liao Empire, the world of the Song, the Mongol rule, and the early Qing through the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns, culture, ideas, and personalities are richly woven into the fabric of the political order and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImperial China, 900–1800\u003c\/i\u003e is a monumental work that will stand among the classic accounts of the nature and vibrancy of Chinese civilization before the modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000644681964,"sku":"9780674012127","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26708943482427.jpg?v=1763293101"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/f-w-mote.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}