Huangdi

Author: Qian Mu
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Founders of Chinese Civilization: the Yellow Emperor, Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang, Wen, Wu, and the Duke of Zhou. Although their deeds are obscure and uncertain, the legends about them are not myths but are filled with the basic spirit of the ancients. This book tells their stories, which, though not historical records, may offer a glimpse into the truth of ancient Chinese history. The Yellow Emperor is the founder of Chinese civilization, and after him, culture gradually grew until it was largely established in the Zhou Dynasty. The subsequent Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang, Wen, Wu, and the Duke of Zhou succeeded one another, serving as inheritors of the Dao tradition—the transmission of cultural heritage. After the Duke of Zhou, the one who truly embodied the true spirit of Chinese culture was Confucius. Mr. Qian Mu is a renowned historian, whose approach to history emphasizes a broad perspective and comprehensive integration, aiming to uncover the great principles and spirit of history. This book, which tells the "Story of the Yellow Emperor," follows his consistent historical methodology and can serve as an introductory text for those new to ancient Chinese history.