Glimpses of Ancient China

These twenty one letters are an excellent window to Ancient China. They give a glimpse of the remarkable history and civilization of China from 2000 BC to 1200 AD. Starting with a detailed description of the land and the people, the book narrates the major events which happened in the reigns of the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Sui, Tang, Song, Liao, Western Xia, Jin and the other major dynasties. It not only talks of the wars, conflicts and events of these times but also gives the reader a remarkable