Description
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Human and environment in prehistoric times.- Territory changes through ages from the geographical perspective.- Historical climate change and geographic distribution of vegetation.- Human activity and environmental transformation.- Historical economic geography: Southward shift of economic focus and technological contribution of
northern migrants..- Evolution of rivers and lakes and human activity.- Geographical space for animal husbandry and prairie nomadic lifestyle.- The space of politics: Local administrative systems and divisions in ancient China.- The politics of space: Principles for and history of administrative division.- Historical transport geography: Road systems of three areas.- Historical transport geography: Road transport in Northwest and Southwest China.- Historical transport geography: Economic and cultural exchange between southern and northern China under the influence of cannels and waterways.- Geographical situation and evolution of strategic spaces in ancient China.- Historical urban geography: Origination of cities, urban geospatial patterns and layouts of capitals.
