Reading history has stories. Pre-Qin -- Sui-Tang (the stories of the Song Dynasty)

Author: Zhu Ying (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Strongly recommended by 20 top Gaokao (China's national college entrance exam) winners in 2005. Over a thousand historical stories, thousands of influential figures, and thousands of classic images make this set irresistible. Unrestricted by profession or age, as long as you have a slight interest in history, you will love this series. "Reading History with Stories" embodies the eternal value and charm of Chinese and historical culture. The entire book teaches you the basic principles of how to be a person and do things, making it a lifelong mentor and companion. The stories are concise yet showcase the longevity of Chinese history, while the delicate illustrations vividly reflect the dynamism and uniqueness of the past. The book adopts a narrative style, ensuring an irresistible reading experience. The high-density knowledge and information in the book save you time and effort. It perfectly combines traditional cultural content with modern reading methods. The book integrates a scientific historical perspective with a popular presentation style. This is a history that evokes both love and hatred. The mystery of candlelight and axes is an eternal enigma, the humiliation of Jingkang is a lasting disgrace, Yue Fei, who dedicated his life to his country, left a legacy of eternal glory, and Li Qingzhao, with his extraordinary talent, left a timeless masterpiece. You can feel both glory and passion, as well as sorrow and grief. In Chinese history, it is not just cold numbers and dull figures. In the "Reading History with Stories" series, you can touch the authenticity and vitality of Chinese history, and feel the unbroken continuity of Chinese culture. This is a set of reading materials filled with pleasure, completely recreating the full picture of Chinese history, from the pre-Qin period to the end of the Qing Dynasty, basically achieving the goals of completeness, richness, and simplicity. It allows you to read Chinese history effortlessly, learn the principles of how to be a person and do things, and gain knowledge and wisdom. It is the ideal choice for Chinese people to make up for their history lessons. The text, format, and structure of this book are easy to understand. Each major dynasty is covered comprehensively, each key event and figure is highlighted, and each dynasty is marked with a timeline. Although each story is only about a thousand words, it contains several interconnected yet independent stories, making it hard to put down. This series is a quick read for understanding the full picture of Chinese history; it is also very suitable for foreigners interested in Chinese history to grasp the essence of Chinese culture.