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China: A History
John Keay
Keay's sweeping narrative from the Shang dynasty to the People's Republic in one readable volume.
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.

Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1111–1125

Inge the Younger
Sweden
1105–1125

Louis VI of France
France
1108–1137

Henry I of England
England
1100–1135

Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1100–1126

Emperor Taizu of Jin
China
1115–1123

John II Komnenos
Rome
1118–1143
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1107–1124

Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1119–1124
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1101–1125

Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1123–1142

Emperor Toba
Japan
1107–1123
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Recommended read
John Keay
Keay's sweeping narrative from the Shang dynasty to the People's Republic in one readable volume.
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