World Culture History Story Series · British Volume

Author: Bi Jiwan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2003-02-01
Features: To promote the excellent cultures of various countries and ethnic groups, and to advance international cultural exchange and world Chinese language teaching, the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press has published the "World Cultural History Series," which helps a broad readership become familiar with and understand the history, culture, folklore, and customs of different countries, thereby strengthening cultural exchange between peoples and fostering friendship. This book selects and weaves cultural materials along the historical thread of cultural development to reflect the systematic evolution of British history. To facilitate readers in understanding the general outlines of different types of events, the 105 short essays in the book are categorized into 10 parts: Part I covers basic information about the United Kingdom, including its name, geographical location, British people, the British flag and coat of arms, and the British national anthem; Part II includes the evolution of British history and some major events in British history; Part III introduces aspects of the British constitutional monarchy; Part IV records cities, architecture, and transportation; Part V discusses the language and literature of the United Kingdom; Part VI covers the science and technology of the United Kingdom; Part VII introduces British education, arts, and sports; Part VIII lists interesting aspects of British customs and traditions; Part IX briefly introduces some folk superstitions and taboos; the final part includes several essays that specifically discuss the cultural differences in the meanings of corresponding words in English-Chinese translation, aiming to remind English learners and those engaged in international communication, including translators and relevant teachers, to be vigilant and handle corresponding words and similar objects between the two languages with caution, avoiding cultural misunderstandings or conflicts when translating such words or introducing such objects.