Encyclopedia of Chinese History (Essential Edition) - Complete 6 Volumes - Genuine Red and Gold Illustration Version

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Publisher: Jilin University Press
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Reading History: History is written with blood and tears, laughter and pain, stroke by stroke, by those who came before us. The words are steeped in the weight of history, worthy of careful savoring by later generations.
Reading Images: From the primitive tribes who lived on raw meat and drank water to the sweeping power of the Qin and Han emperors, from the literary and martial achievements of the Tang and Song emperors to the prosperous world of the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns, each grand historical scroll is filled with endless charm.
Reading Classics: Familiar historical allusions like the Great Yu controlling the floods, the sages Confucius and Mencius, the Five Hegemons and Seven Strongmen, the unification of the Qin and Han dynasties, the three-way split of the Three Kingdoms, the poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the Hundred Days' Reform—all these thought-provoking historical events and well-known tales offer both reading enjoyment and a taste of history.
The "Encyclopedia of Chinese History" (Essential Edition) in six volumes, with 18,000 entries and 5,000 illustrations, was compiled under the guidance of the renowned scholar Ren Jiyou and by a team of experts and scholars. It is a crystallization of collective wisdom in Chinese historical studies, showcasing its remarkable knowledge content. Since its publication in twelve volumes, the book has been highly favored by history enthusiasts from all walks of life. Libraries and reading rooms of all kinds have eagerly sought its collection.
This six-volume essential edition is even more suitable for family education, home collections, and gifting.
Eight Major Contributions:
· Filling a significant gap in Chinese historical research, marking a milestone in the field.
· Combining rigorous academic rigor with exquisite literary and artistic charm.
· Thriving China's publishing industry and creating its own historical encyclopedia for the nation.
· Integrating vast and grand works into lively, illustrated hardcover editions, for the first time satisfying readers of multiple levels with a single historical work.
· Passing on the splendid civilization of the ancient Chinese nation, providing rich nourishment for lasting prosperity.
· Continuing the nation's history and preserving the spiritual lineage of the descendants of Yan and Huang.
· Analyzing the political genes of "scholars" and "Confucians" from a historical perspective, finding common ground for the cooperation of modern politicians and intellectuals.
· Giving every family the opportunity to own the same Chinese historical encyclopedia.