Children in the Qin and Han Dynasties I

The first of a three-volume work on children in the Qin and Han dynasties, this book presents a portrait of children's early lives during this period, examining their birth, health, play, and education. The study takes three innovative approaches: pioneering a child-centred perspective that challenges traditional adult-centred historical narratives, combining classical texts with archaeological evidence, and employing a comprehensive interdisciplinary methodology. In this volume, the author expl