World Wild History

Author: Qiu Keping
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This is an epic of grandeur, written at the dawn of the 21st century, chronicling the vast and tumultuous era of humanity's five thousand years. It employs the style of Goethe's Faust to interpret the world history of the past five thousand years with a (shockingly profound historical perspective) that reveals the wave-like progression of human society's productive forces and relations. This book offers a fresh interpretation of the "Comprehensive Mirror of the World's Ten Thousand Years."
War and peace, civilization and barbarism, progress and backwardness—these cycles repeat endlessly: it elucidates the fundamental laws of human activity over five thousand years, forging the blood-soaked years of history's trials and tribulations. This book discards the outdated notion of traditional historiography that "presents the noble in a flattering light and conceals the virtuous," drawing from the essence of world alternative history to guide readers in uncovering historical truths from the smallest details. Through a clear structure, concise language, innovative design, and exquisite illustrations, it combines various elements to present a three-dimensional and holographic portrayal of the extraordinary tales of world emperors and empresses, the secrets of court life, the unique beliefs and mysterious rituals of various religions, the oddities and unconventional paths of the upper class, and the lives and realities of prostitutes and society at large, bringing history to life.
World Alternative History: This is a long epic brimming with passion yet filled with profound meaning; it is a biography rich in keen insights and compelling narratives; it is a comprehensive masterpiece that blends eloquence and influence. It combines individual creative talent while focusing on the bloody struggles for power, the deceitful practices of merchants, and the dramatic lives of famous figures from all walks of life, highlighting the dark side of humanity and revealing the ugliness beneath civilization.
This book was co-authored by historians from different countries around the world. They firmly believe that beyond the histories of individual nations lies a more comprehensive picture of world history's evolution. This book can and should serve as a valuable supplement to current textbooks, and it is also a must-read for families beyond the classroom.