A Story of the Comprehensive History of China

Author: Wan Li (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book selects classic Chinese historical stories in chronological order, covering major historical events and the deeds of outstanding figures from the creation of the world by Pangu to the end after the Xinhai Revolution. It includes many classic stories such as "Dividing Court to Challenge" (Fenting Kangli), "Shang Tang Overthrowing Xia," "Tao Gong Fishing and Wen Wang Meeting a Scholar," "Retreating Three Bowshots in the Battle of Chengpu," "Unique Goods Can Be Sold" (Qihuo Kewu) and "Han Wu's Brilliance and the Prosperity of Western Han," etc. It is an excellent reading material for patriotism and moral education for young people. The book also includes phonetic annotations for some obscure characters and is accompanied by numerous illustrations, making it an indispensable historical story book for young readers.