New Perspectives on the History of China

Author: Qian Mu
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: The author taught the course "Comprehensive History of China" at Peking University for seven consecutive years, integrating ancient and modern perspectives and claiming to have gained insights into the essence of Chinese history. Since its publication, the book has been (bestselling) in mainland China and the Hong Kong and Taiwan regions. The author's goal was "to seek popularization and to achieve comprehensiveness," analyzing the characteristics, issues, evolution, and profound impact of Chinese history over thousands of years on contemporary society from multiple angles, such as social and cultural evolution and traditional political education systems. The book offers a grand perspective and clear yet profound analysis. Each chapter presents insights derived from treating history with a differentiated lens or a dynamic lens. Every topic is examined by distinguishing between different eras of ancient and modern times and highlighting its evolution. The chapters share a common origin, rooted in the current social (trends and thought).