Spring and Autumn History

Author: Zhu Shunlong
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The first systematic and comprehensive monograph on the Spring and Autumn period since the founding of New China, it comprehensively and systematically discusses the political, military, economic, intellectual, cultural rituals, social strata, and other conditions and developments of the various vassal states during the 317 years of the Spring and Autumn period. It profoundly elaborates on the historical trajectory of China's transition from a slave society to a feudal society, as well as the profound influence of the Spring and Autumn period on the development of Chinese history over the past two thousand years. This manuscript is part of the series "Chinese Intermittent History" published by Shanghai People's Publishing House.
The Spring and Autumn period was a transitional phase in China's shift from a slave society to a feudal society, as well as a period when the Han nationality was taking shape. Significant transformations occurred across all aspects of society, with war becoming the dominant theme and history presenting a complex and intricate state. The author meticulously examines and sifts through documentary and archaeological materials, systematically and comprehensively discussing the political, military, economic, intellectual, cultural, and social strata of the Spring and Autumn period. Through an in-depth analysis of this seemingly chaotic era, the book clearly reveals the profound impact of the changes in various aspects of the Spring and Autumn period on the development of Chinese history.