The Birth of China: A Study of the Formative Period of Chinese Civilization

The hardcover book is in good condition, with the dust jacket exhibiting wear, including edge tears and chipping. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book's durability for reading and collection purposes. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings, preserving the integrity of this historical work.

"The Birth of China: A Study of the Formative Period of Chinese Civilization" by Herrlee Glessner Creel is a seminal work first published in 1937. This particular printing is by John Day in association with Reynal & Hitchcock, based in New York. Creel, an esteemed instructor in Chinese history and language at the University of Chicago, offers a comprehensive survey of China's early development, exploring the dynamics that shaped its civilization. The book is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of Chinese culture, providing insights into the formative periods of one of the world's oldest civilizations. This hardcover edition, while showing signs of wear on its dust jacket, remains a significant piece for collectors and scholars alike, reflecting the historical context and scholarly depth of Creel's research.