History Professional English Course

Author: Sha Lurin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: A History Professional English Course is jointly selected by the author, Dr. Ma Zimei of the United States, the author of The Son of the Times Wu Han, and the author. The selected passages are rich in content, diverse in themes, and varied in styles. The articles are written by authorities and renowned historians from various fields of history. This course serves as a bridge, enabling students and self-learners with a certain foundation in English and an interest in history and related disciplines to cross this bridge and reach the shore where they can correctly read and understand original English historical texts and documents. To help readers better understand the original texts, Dr. Ma Zimei has provided annotations on the authors and their works of the English originals, as well as thought-provoking and insightful reading comprehension exercises and discussion questions. For the convenience of readers, in addition to providing brief annotations on important historical figures and events, the editors have also annotated the language. To help readers better understand the meaning of common words and phrases in context, the annotated words and phrases are not. A History Professional English Course selects 20 English articles by authorities and renowned historians from various fields of history, with natural language, detailed annotations, and accompanied by author introductions and background introductions. Each lesson is designed with appropriate exercises to improve language skills. This book is the preferred English reading textbook for history majors, teachers, and enthusiasts of English learning.