Dictionary of Famous Chinese People, Events, and Quotes

Author: Shen Baoliang Huang Jinhua
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Publish Date: 1999-05-01
Features: This book is an anthology of selected anecdotes and sayings of famous figures from the Warring States period to the modern era in China. It is almost a concise history of Chinese culture or a representative sampling of cultural history. The famous figures, events, and sayings chosen in the book are actions, academic traditions, and creative activities that have greatly influenced the progress of history and traditional culture. Mastering this knowledge enables one to grasp the basic content of traditional culture and understand the past and present.