Civilization Wonders of the World (Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Wang Weifang & Yu Kailiang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In the proud Europe, the splendid Asia, the mysterious and ancient Africa, the Americas, and the historic Chinese land, countless wonders have risen and stood for millennia. 350,000 devotedly crafted words interpret the astonishing ancient civilizations. Over 1,000 exquisite images carry the miracles of human creation spanning a thousand years. Perhaps it is a natural poetic romance, or a contemplation of the superficiality of modernity's essence, but in the depths of the heart, there are always some people who are obsessed with the distance, obsessed with seeking the secrets of buried historical civilizations. During the long journey, the withered spirit receives blessings and gifts, and an inexplicable sense of happiness overflows from the heart to the whole body. History is not just recorded through words— a stone, a column, a broken statue, or a painting are all silent speakers of history. The ruins of civilizations always carry a strong sense of romance, showing the stories of the past with their weathered faces to the world; the intertwined memories of love, hatred, emotions, wars, beliefs, wealth, and power. The scattered fragments among the grass, the broken walls under the setting sun, the colossal statues lying on the ground, the mottled murals in dim light—they not only give us profound awe but should also inspire and encourage us, awakening the courage of modern people to recreate. In the proud Europe, the splendid Asia, the mysterious and ancient Africa, the Americas, and the historic Chinese land, countless wonders have risen and stood for millennia. 350,000 devotedly crafted words interpret the astonishing ancient civilizations. Over 1,000 exceptionally exquisite images carry the miracles of human creation spanning a thousand years.