As the world's oldest continuous civilization and most populous country, with the fastest-growing economy, China is experiencing profound social, economic, and political change. A detailed exploration of the country's long, rich history paired with its complex present makes China a one-of-a-kind reference that offers an eye-opening, thought-provoking and authoritative visual guide to one of the world's great nations. AUTHOR BIO: Written by an international team of China specialists.

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Reviews
"Through poetry, prose and breathtaking photography, this elegantly bound volume provides a comprehensive look at every aspect of this complex nation." - The Indianapolis Star

"A crash course in Chinese history, delivered in signature DK Publishing style with lots of eye-catching graphics and informational snippets." - USA Today

"Does more than look fabulous on a coffee table. Beyond it's silky cover, there's a colorful look at a country so vast that it would take several lifetimes to see it all." - Dallas Morning News

"The accomplished author Anchee Min writes the prologue to China, People Place Culture History, a handsome book published by DK Publishing. The book runs to over glossy 350 pages and, as it title suggests, covers China's history, geography, and culture with magnificent photographs. For instance, the Songzanlin Buddhist 17th century monastery in Yunnan draped in mist and the Grand Canal near Wuxi in Jiangsu are particularly beautiful examples of landscape photography." - The Travel Photographer

"The next best thing to actually making the journey" - Publishers Weekly

"Through poetry, prose and breathtaking photography, this elegantly bound volume provides a comprehensive look at every aspect of this complex nation" - Indianapolis Star

"You can't help marveling at the ambition of the project and the daring of tackling it." - O, The Oprah Magazine