Illustrated Dictionary of Five Thousand Years of China

Author: Xu Huiping
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book spans five thousand years, from prehistoric legends to the Xinhai Revolution. It includes major events closely related to the politics and economy of each dynasty, as well as cultural and technological innovations and inventions, reflecting a human-centered spirit and highlighting the role of outstanding figures in history. In terms of expression, it emphasizes both text and illustrations to meet the special needs of adolescents. In fact, for adults with intermediate education, this illustrated dictionary remains highly readable and educational. The book extensively collects various artifact images, organized into twenty-four sections, which have played an important role in academia. However, due to the limitations of the time, many of the numerous historical artifacts in the images could not provide accurate sites of origin, resulting in shortcomings in dating and textual descriptions. Today, fifty years later, archaeology and cultural relic research in our country have reached a new level. Through the meticulous efforts of the book's compilers, the scientific and comprehensiveness of the artifact illustrations in this dictionary have significantly surpassed the earlier version, providing readers with an accurate impression. In summary, this book is a valuable work with a new expression form in the context of the new era, making it worth reading for adolescents and their parents.