Outline of National History

Author: Chen Yong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is a concise textbook on the general history of China. It is divided into fourteen chapters, systematically and selectively narrating the history of China from prehistoric times to the late Qing Dynasty. The book incorporates the traditional focus on political systems, socio-economic conditions, and academic culture from previous general history textbooks while also supplementing content on social life history. It presents the fundamental threads and characteristics of history from a macro perspective while, based on historical facts, highlighting the distinct changes in historical phenomena during different periods, providing phased and focused explanations. This enables readers to systematically and selectively grasp the developmental trajectory and evolutionary patterns of Chinese history, deepening their love for the nation's historical culture. The narrative is concise, the length is moderate, the thread is clear, and the key points are emphasized, making it suitable as a textbook for Chinese general history in higher education institutions and also as an introductory reading for those interested in literature and history.