Thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the 1500s, with special Topic Centers on key civilizations and regions, including the ancient Near East, Egypt , Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; and medieval Europe and the Islamic World.
In ancient China, an emperor enjoyed the ultimate power and often determined the fate of the nation. Over five thousand years of history, China has witnessed 67 dynasties with 446 emperors. Among them the following ten emperors have won the greatest respects from their people for their outstanding achievements in social development.
Books from the Catalogue - the old fashioned way...
Books on inventions are to be found at 609. Books on Ancient China can be found at 909 (general world history books which will probably have a chapter on China) AND more specifically at 931 which the Dewey number for Ancient China.