A Concise History of Chinese Culture - Three Volumes

Author: Ji Yunhua
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The beauty of ancient Chinese culture is like the vast starry sky in the long night, captivating and enchanting. It makes one involuntarily recall the subtle thoughts of sages, the majestic cavalry of the Qin and Han dynasties, the graceful and enduring tradition of calligraphy, the free and elegant poetry and art, and even the gilded robes and belts that vanished in the long river of history, the neighing of horses and the bell-ringing of camels along the Silk Road—endless sky, infinite history. The rational dialectics of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the magnificent architecture of the Qin and Han dynasties, the diverse thoughts of the Wei and Jin periods, the poetry of the Tang Dynasty, the vast mountains of ci poetry and qu tunes of the Song and Yuan dynasties, and the comprehensive inheritance of traditional connotations in the Ming and Qing dynasties—all these former glories are highlighted as an inexhaustible spring nourishing later generations. The Concise History of Chinese Culture focuses on ancient academic thought, moral education, religious beliefs, literary arts, architectural styles, folk customs, and the mutual interaction and influence of Sino-foreign cultural exchanges, as well as the era's spirit and cultural characteristics hidden within. The Concise History of Chinese Culture showcases the most compelling ideas and material civilization in the development of history. Unique selection, profound insights, fluent and fresh writing, and exquisite, representative images make this work brim with both liveliness and depth. Through it, we can navigate the vast river of history and pursue the brilliant wisdom of our ancestors.
Book Description: The beauty of ancient Chinese culture is like the vast starry sky in the long night, captivating and enchanting. It makes one involuntarily recall the subtle thoughts of sages, the majestic cavalry of the Qin and Han dynasties, the graceful and enduring tradition of calligraphy, the free and elegant poetry and art, and even the gilded robes and belts that vanished in the long river of history, the neighing of horses and the bell-ringing of camels along the Silk Road—endless sky, infinite history. The rational dialectics of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the magnificent architecture of the Qin and Han dynasties, the diverse thoughts of the Wei and Jin periods, the poetry of the Tang Dynasty, the vast mountains of ci poetry and qu tunes of the Song and Yuan dynasties, and the comprehensive inheritance of traditional connotations in the Ming and Qing dynasties—all these former glories are highlighted as an inexhaustible spring nourishing later generations. The Concise History of Chinese Culture focuses on ancient academic thought, moral education, religious beliefs, literary arts, architectural styles, folk customs, and the mutual interaction and influence of Sino-foreign cultural exchanges, as well as the era's spirit and cultural characteristics hidden within. The Concise History of Chinese Culture showcases the most compelling ideas and material civilization in the development of history. Unique selection, profound insights, fluent and fresh writing, and exquisite, representative images make this work brim with both liveliness and depth. Through it, we can navigate the vast river of history and pursue the brilliant wisdom of our ancestors.