The Early Chinese Empires: Qin and Han is a book written by Mark Edward Lewis. It explores the Qin and Han dynasties, two of the most important dynasties in Chinese history. Lewis examines the political, social, and cultural developments of these empires, including the construction of the Great Wall, the standardization of the Chinese script, and the establishment of a centralized bureaucracy. This book offers a detailed and engaging account of the early Chinese empires.
