British people

Author: Peng Shuzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The "Foreigners Series" presented to readers is a collection of books introducing the cultural and social conditions of some countries in the world, and further exploring their national and ethnic characteristics. To achieve this purpose, the "Foreigners Series" primarily examines various aspects such as history, geography, politics, economy, social life, religious beliefs, customs, literature and art, science and education, language and literature, daily life, marriage and funeral practices, among others, to showcase the values, ways of thinking, moral ethics, and aesthetic awareness of people of different ethnicities and countries. It places special emphasis on exploring the spiritual realm of different civilizations. This series is the third time that Sanqin Publishing House has provided a series of readings for the Chinese people to learn about and engage with the world, following the publication of the "Top Ten Series" and the "Rise and Fall of World Empires Series." It continues to use well-documented historical and realistic materials, fluent narrative prose, and a visually rich format to comprehensively discuss the diverse lifestyles of people from various countries. This book is divided into two parts: Part one covers the history and politics of the British people; the second part covers their social and cultural customs. The first part was written by Wu Puxing, who is knowledgeable in comprehensive history, and we hope that this part will convey the profound historical sense of the British people. The second part was written by Yuan Fang, who excels in writing, and our goal is to showcase the rich and vibrant social life and personality traits of the British people through this part. Although the scope is limited, we have strived to provide readers with an appropriate, sufficient, and vivid introduction to the "British people." The authors of this book have long been engaged in research on the history, current situation, society, and culture of this country, and have personal experiences, insights, and exchanges. It offers readers a positive and helpful perspective on understanding the cultural and social conditions, as well as the national and ethnic characteristics of this country.