The Origin and Evolution of China's Names I : The Reigning Dynasties - HU A-Xiang

The Origin and Evolution of China's Names I

The Reigning Dynasties

By: HU A-Xiang

Hardcover | 29 October 2024

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This is the first volume of a two-volume set on the names of China, focusing on the country's official titles throughout history.

Using interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as history, geography, ethnic studies, linguistics, psychology and toponymy, this two-volume set examines the origin and evolution of China's names over more than 4,000 years of history. The first volume examines the official names of the country given by the rulers or government, including the names of the imperial dynasties, from the earliest Xia to the last Qing, and the title of the Republic of China, which symbolises a new era in national naming. The author examines the common features as well as the cultural contexts and historical traditions that underlie these diverse titles. The origins and meanings of national titles, their secondary connotations, evolving understandings and related implications are explored. The book also analyses the lifespan and spatial references of these national titles.

This book will appeal to both academic and general readers interested in Chinese history, Chinese historical geography and Chinese toponymy.

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