China has given birth to numerous scientific and technological inventions, and for many centuries led the world in such innovations. Indeed, some of the most important inventions in the history of human civilization originated in China – not least the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. Ancient Chinese Inventions provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the many inventions to which China can lay claim, from the aforementioned seminal discoveries to mining technology, the production of silk and ceramics, and brilliant advances in astronomy, mathematics and medicine.
| ISBN: | 9780521186926 |
| Publication date: | 3rd March 2011 |
| Author: | Yinke Deng |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 162 pages |
| Series: | Introductions to Chinese Culture |
| Genres: |
Inventions and inventors Ancient history Asian history |
China has given birth to numerous scientific and technological inventions, and for many centuries led the world in such innovations. Indeed, some of the most important inventions in the history of human civilization originated in China – not least the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing.
Ancient Chinese Inventions features in the following genres: Inventions and inventors, Ancient history, Asian history
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Ancient Chinese Inventions was written by Yinke Deng and published by Cambridge University Press
Ancient Chinese Inventions has 162 pages
Yes it is part of Introductions to Chinese Culture series
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