I. History as a Discipline
- Question
- Sources
- Contexts
- Interpretation
- Hypothesis
- Narrative
- Argument
- More questions
II. Histories as Narratives
- Dynastic cycles
- Universal history (Hegel [1770–1831])
- China in the World
- Global history / Big history
III. History as Patterns
- Continuity and change
- Unity and diversity
- Structure and agency
- Power and identity
- Interactions and parallels
Discussion
- Reflect on the primary sources you have read this term. Could you give an example of how a particular document has changed your preconception about China or Chinese society?
- Consider the questions of the final examination. Discuss with one another how you might go about answering them.
Maps
External links to Maps:
Boundaries 1 | Boundaries 2 | Comparisons | China/US | Mountains | Rivers | Agriculture
Physical Map
Source: National Museum of Chinese History, ed., A Journey into China's Antiquity, vol. 1 (Beijing: Morning Glory Publishers, 1997), pp. 8–9.
Physical Map by Satellite
Administrative Map
Source: SACU
