A Compendium of Chinese History (Color Illustrated Edition) (Color Illustrated Edition)

Author: Chinese Society of History
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: On December 28, 1999, the Chinese Society of History and Haiyan Publishing House held a launch ceremony for the "Comprehensive History of China (Illustrated Edition)" in the Great Hall of the People, presenting the book to 100 universities. Vice Chairman Xu Jialu of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Vice Chairman Luo Haocai of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, President Jin Chongji of the Chinese Society of History, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Qiao Taishan of Haiyan Publishing House, as well as the chief editors of the book, Dai Yi and Gong Shuduo, attended the launch ceremony. The publication of the book received an enthusiastic response from society. Major newspapers such as the People's Daily, the Worker's Daily, the Press and Publication News, and the People's Liberation Army Daily published reports on the book in prominent positions. CCTV, China Education Television, and Beijing Television also gave strong attention to the launch in their news programs. The book was praised not only by scholars and the media but also warmly welcomed by readers in the market. The Chinese nation has always attached great importance to the study of history, and "serving the world through historical studies" has long been a fine tradition of Chinese historical studies. The writing and publication of "Comprehensive History of China (Illustrated Edition)" are a continuation and development of this tradition, embodying the sense of social responsibility and historical mission of historians. I sincerely hope that more historians will follow the authors of "Comprehensive History of China (Illustrated Edition)" and join the ranks of popularizing history, making greater contributions to forming a new atmosphere and tradition of learning and loving Chinese history in the land of China.
"Comprehensive History of China (Illustrated Edition)" is not an academic work but a popular history book aimed at a broad readership. It adopts a unique open-style arrangement of text and illustrations, allowing every ordinary reader to easily immerse themselves in it. "Comprehensive History of China (Illustrated Edition)" presents a magnificent historical panorama of Chinese civilization in the form of text and illustration. The book is arranged in chronological order, following the major historical events of each period as ( means "" in Chinese, which should be translated or adjusted for clarity), dividing the historical process of China from the primitive society to the fall of the Qing Dynasty into 22 relatively independent units according to different dynasties (periods). Its content covers all aspects of historical development, allowing the ( means "" in Chinese, which should be translated or adjusted for clarity) of China in each period and region to be fully and authentically reflected through appropriately detailed textual introductions and rich, exquisite illustrations.
"Comprehensive History of China (Illustrated Edition)" is a new type of book that presents a panoramic view of Chinese history. It is based on domestic academic research achievements, arranging the rich textual and illustrative materials accumulated over the long history of Chinese civilization in chronological order, providing a direct introduction to the historical development process. The entire book features over 5,000 precious illustrations paired with more than 1 million words of textual narration, offering a comprehensive introduction to the basic knowledge of Chinese history. The content covers various fields such as politics, military, economy, culture, foreign relations, science and technology, law, religion, art, and folklore.