World History Secrets and Anecdotes (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Zhang Zhuangnian
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The sequel to "Mysteries and Anecdotes of Chinese History." It offers a broad and rich content, rare and valuable illustrations, exquisite design, and combines knowledge, interest, and historical records into a popular world history reader. Organized chronologically, it takes the angle of solving mysteries and filling gaps, employing a combination of text and images to vividly present the history of the world from ancient ancestors to modern society. The first volume is divided into 10 thematic sections: "Archaeological Discoveries," "Famous Scenic Stories," "Relics and Rare Anecdotes," "Tracing Origins," "Mysteries of Ages," "Religion and Calendars," "Light of Science and Technology," "Gems of Literature and Art," "Marginal Histories," and "Marginal Stories." It covers almost all important aspects of world history, including world history, archaeology, geography, religious studies, folklore, as well as politics, military, economy, science and technology, literature, and art. However, the content is often overlooked or briefly mentioned in textbooks and general history books. It serves as both a concrete and visual elaboration of world history education and an extension and supplement to official historical records. While drawing from various sources, it speaks with evidence, and controversial viewpoints are presented with reservations.