Dictionary of Famous Figures and Masterpieces in Chinese and World History

Author: Shen Haitian
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: To facilitate the reference for general lovers of history and literature, we have compiled the "Dictionary of Famous Historical and Literary Figures and Works from China and Abroad." This book selects over 3,000 entries from the vast "mountains of literature" and "seas of history" across ancient and modern China and the world. It is divided into four parts: "Famous Literary Figures and Works in China," "Famous Literary Figures and Works Abroad," "Famous Historical Figures and Works in China," and "Famous Historical Figures and Works Abroad." It concisely introduces the life stories, major works, and historical significance of renowned literary and historical figures in China and abroad in the fields of literature and history. It also provides brief overviews of the writing eras, historical contexts, main contents, and impacts of famous literary and historical works in China and abroad, covering a rich and extensive range of topics. The writing is fluent and concise, gathering famous historical and literary figures from China and abroad into one volume. It saves time in searching and is convenient to carry. It is a practical and comprehensive reference tool for history and literature.