The Genius of China: 3000 Years of Science Discovery and Invention

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This title offers a captivating look at the unparalleled achievements of ancient China later adopted by the West. From the suspension bridge to the decimal system Chinas contributions in engineering medicine maths science warfare transportation and music helped inspire the Wests agricultural and industrial revolutions. Based on the immense scholarship of the late Dr. Joseph Needham - the worlds foremost sinologist - Robert Temple now captures the spirit and excitement of centuries of ingenuity in this highly accessible lavishly illustrated volume.