World History (Volumes 1, 2, and 3)

Author: Zhou Gucheng
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a truly groundbreaking work in China that breaks away from Western-centricism, presenting world history as a unified whole. It begins with the primitive era and extends to the "Mercantilism" (i.e., capitalism), employing a comparative approach between Eastern and Western historical stages. It outlines the true development of world history rather than simply piecing together separate histories of Eastern and Western countries. The book strives to elucidate historical phenomena from the perspective of historical materialism, covering politics, economy, culture, ethnicity, and society without resorting to dogmatism. It utilizes a wealth of foreign and Chinese materials (many of which are primary sources) to introduce or critique the theories and viewpoints of predecessors, all with solid evidence. This book holds enduring historical value in the field of world history research.