Civilization's Journey (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Gao Qi
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This set is divided into two volumes.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Look, what is that?
Preface
Part 1: Before the Universe
Prehistory of Humanity
The Dawn of Civilization
Chapter 1: By the Nile
Chapter 2: The Light of Western Asia
Chapter 3: The Song of Hebra
Chapter 4: The Glory of Ancient India
Chapter 5: The Dragon Emerges from the Water
Chapter 6: Entering the Indians
Part 2: Classical Prosperity
Chapter 7: Footprints of Ancient Greece
Chapter 8: All Must Speak of Greece
Chapter 9: The Great Conquests
Chapter 10: All Roads Lead to Rome
Chapter 11: The Rise of Christianity
Part 3: The Dragon Soars in the East
Chapter 12: The Scenery of the Spring and Autumn Period
Chapter 13: A Hundred Flowers in Full Bloom
Chapter 14: The Atmosphere of the Qin and Han Dynasties
Chapter 15: The Style of the Wei and Jin Periods
Part 4: Sacred Worship
Chapter 16: Under the Cross
Chapter 17: The Rise of the Muslims
Chapter 18: On the Lotus Throne
Part 5: The Dragon and the Phoenix Roar
Chapter 19: The Charm of the Sui and Tang Dynasties
Chapter 20: The Culture of the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties
Part 6: Global Connectivity
Chapter 21: Continental Conquests
Chapter 22: New Maritime Routes
Part 7: New Horizons
Chapter 23: The Renaissance
Chapter 24: The Reformation
Chapter 25: Mutual Influence Between East and West
Chapter 26: The Emerging Arts
Part 8: Great Historical Turning Points
Chapter 27: The Wave of Revolutions
Chapter 28: British Academic Influences
Chapter 29: The French Storm
Part 9: Great Social Innovations
Chapter 30: The Age of the Industrial Revolution
Chapter 31: A New Dawn
Chapter 32: The Torrent of Reforms
Chapter 33: The International Hymn
Part 10: The Muse’s Love
Chapter 34: From Classic to Romantic
Chapter 35: The Journey of Realism
Chapter 36: Lines and Colors
Chapter 37: Rhythm and Melody
Part 11: Modern Science and Technology
Chapter 38: Great Discoveries
Chapter 39: Great Inventions
Part 12: Order Amidst Turmoil
Chapter 40: Century Winds
Chapter 41: Cultural Variations
Chapter 42: World Wars and Shifts
Chapter 43: When Stars Align
Part 13: Civilizations Tested
Chapter 44: Crisis and Solutions
Chapter 45: Competition and Decisions
Chapter 46: Power and Structure
Part 14: Modern Art Gallery
Chapter 47: New Horizons in Realism
Chapter 48: Modernism in Literature
Chapter 49: New Art
Chapter 50: The New Synthesis of Arts
Part 15: Modern Science at Large
Chapter 51: The Scientific Revolution
Chapter 52: The Technological Revolution
Postscript