History of Scammers

Author: Zhang Yanguo
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
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"No bait can catch a fish." — Huainanzi
"Under fragrant bait, there must be dead fish." — The Six Secrets of War
"A king, if he wishes to maintain his own power, must learn how to do other things that appear evil, but the results bring him greater security and happiness." — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
The China Social History Series strives to avoid academic complexity and obscurity, instead aiming for accessibility and popularization. The language is vivid and fluent, the materials are detailed and lively, making it enjoyable for readers of all levels. Each book in the series is accompanied by over 200 images and photographs—such as old photographs, postcards, and archival documents—that are invaluable. They are organically integrated with the text, complementing each other and creating a rich, illustrated experience, making the series highly appreciable and collectible.
Traditionally, people became bandits out of desperation, often only resorting to robbery during times of famine and chaos to survive. As a result, the types of bandits were relatively homogeneous.
(Note: The second paragraph about the China Social History Series was repeated in the original text. I have included it only once in the translation.)