Ancient Chinese inventions

China has given birth to numerous scientific and technological inventions, and for many centuries led the world in such innovations. Indeed, some of the most important inventions in the history of human civilization originated in China, not least the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. This book provides an illustrated introduction to the many inventions to which China can lay claim, from the aforementioned seminal discoveries to mining technology, the production of silk and ceramics, and brilliant advances in astronomy, mathematics and medicine.

Year

2010

Language

English

Series

Cultural China series

Publisher

China Intercontinental Press

Editions

3

Pages

155

ISBN

9787508516899

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