World Culture History: Second Edition

Author: Chen Fosong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is divided into two major cultural systems: Eastern and Western. The Eastern culture section introduces ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary stages of Chinese, Indian, and Arabic cultures, while the Western culture section focuses on Greek and Roman cultures, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and 19th and 20th-century cultures. Through comparative analysis, it explores the characteristics of major cultural circles, discusses the traits of various cultures, and strives to uncover the intrinsic connections, developmental trajectories, and patterns between Eastern and Western cultures. Additionally, the book includes medieval Japanese culture, Southeast Asian culture, African culture, and world modern and contemporary culture, making the content more comprehensive and reflective of the spirit of the times. The book covers a broad scope, blending depth and breadth, with clear and fluent writing that combines knowledge, academic rigor, and readability. It is therefore suitable as a textbook for university and college students and faculty, as well as for researchers and enthusiasts in cultural and historical studies.