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De kunst van het koken is het meesterwerk van Julia Child over de klassieke Franse keuken. In geen ander kookboek wordt de receptuur zo duidelijk beschreven en is zo'n rijkdom aan ervaring en productinformatie verwerkt In dit bekendste kookboek van Julia Child is er ook veel aandacht voor de basistechnieken. Dit maakt De kunst voor het koken, zelfs een halve eeuw na het verschijnen van de eerste editie, nog steeds een van de meest geliefde en gebruikte kookboeken over de klassieke Franse keuken.
9789021558677
16
Hardback
14-10-2014
VBK Media
Kosmos Uitgevers
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★★★★★ 1
Not worth the paper it’s printed on.
Format: Paperback
I can’t say that I was expecting such a slim volume on 10,000 years of Chinese culture to be a work of rigorous scholarship, but I also wasn’t expecting it to be quite *this* dreadful. It is badly written to the point of being unreadable, and it is clear that no one thought to edit the document before publication. I made it about twenty pages in before I had to put it down. The entire thing reads like an Anthropology 101 term paper written by a first semester college freshman who hasn’t quite figured out how to back up claims with evidence yet.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Ancient China
Format: Kindle
Lots of interesting information on Ancient China that we wouldn't normally know about.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
★★★★★ 5
China
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed reading this book. I love history, especially ancient history and being able to learn more about such an ancient culture was amazing
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Ancient China: An Enthralling Overview of Chinese History
Format: Kindle
This well-written and fascinating book brings alive the accomplishments of Ancient China. Chinese history is rich and engaging.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
★★★★★ 5
It all makes sense now
Format: Kindle
This book covers Ancient Chinese History, Starting from the Settlement at the Yellow River through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties to the Han Dynasty. This should ring a bell for some folks as this is the period around the Yellow River shows the early development of man in this region.
Ancient Chinese history is a tapestry of remarkable achievements, cultural developments, and political transitions that unfolded over thousands of years. It all began with the settlement at the Yellow River, where early agricultural communities emerged around 5000 BCE. This period witnessed the gradual transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled farming communities, marking the foundation of Chinese civilization.
From this fertile ground, the Xia Dynasty rose in the 21st century BCE, establishing the first recorded dynasty in Chinese history. Although little written evidence remains, the Xia period laid the groundwork for future dynasties, fostering advancements in agriculture, irrigation systems, and early forms of government.
The subsequent Shang Dynasty (16th–11th century BCE) witnessed great cultural achievements, including the development of a complex writing system and the creation of magnificent bronze artworks. It was during this era that the concept of the Mandate of Heaven emerged, which stated that rulers' legitimacy depended on their ability to govern effectively.
Following the fall of the Shang Dynasty, the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) emerged and introduced the feudal system, characterized by a decentralized government. This era saw the flourishing of philosophy, with notable thinkers like Confucius and Laozi influencing Chinese thought for centuries to come.
The Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE) unified China under the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, bringing about remarkable political and administrative reforms. It standardized currency, measurements, and writing systems, and constructed the Great Wall of China. Although short-lived, the Qin Dynasty paved the way for the subsequent Han Dynasty.
The Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) was a period of significant cultural and technological advancements. It expanded the empire's territorial reach, established the Silk Road, and embraced Confucianism as the official ideology. The Han Dynasty left a lasting legacy, shaping the Chinese state and society for centuries.
Through these pivotal dynasties, Ancient Chinese history witnessed the development of a rich and enduring civilization, with contributions that continue to influence the world today.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023