ABSTRACT
After decades of economic reform, China has become an economic powerhouse, challenging the dominance of the United States as the world’s largest economy. The resurgence of China has generated much interest not only in the present conditions of that country, but also in her past. Since China is the only uninterrupted ancient civilization that is still living today, the study of her past can be inherently rewarding, and offers tremendous benefit to anyone who wants to gain an in-depth understanding of her present.
