Series of Books on Historical and Cultural Cities in China—Ningbo

Author: Li Jianshu, Dong Youhua (editors)
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Cities are the product of social productivity reaching a certain stage of historical development and the crystallization of human civilization. This is a consensus in academia. As for the reasons for the emergence of cities, historians, sociologists, and urban scholars both domestically and internationally hold diverse views, including the defense theory, religious center theory, market theory, geographical advantage theory, and so on. It seems there is still much to discuss. In my opinion, historical development itself is very complex, and the emergence of cities should be multi-faceted and diverse. Although there are overarching patterns to follow, when it comes to different countries, regions, and individual cities, their origins are difficult to unify and cannot be singular. This book introduces the harmonious coexistence of profound historical culture and modern deep-water ports, as well as the seamless blending of beautiful natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. It also covers Ningbo's scenic spots, urban landscapes, and its growing appeal to people with stunning gazes.
Ningbo, a historical and cultural city nurtured by 7,000 years of civilization, is a port city that gave birth to marine civilization, pioneered the Maritime Silk Road and porcelain trade routes. Here lies the world's oldest bone instruments, symbolizing humanity's pursuit of spiritual and physical elevation; the world's oldest textile tools, marking the journey of human clothing civilization; the world's oldest oars, signifying humanity's conquest of the sea; and the oldest library in China, a treasure trove of Chinese culture. It is also the birthplace of the legendary story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, a timeless tale of beautiful love, forever frozen in the Liang Shanbo Temple. Additionally, it is the hometown of the Jiang family, serving as a living witness to the history of the Republic of China.