Reading history has stories. Pre-Qin to Sui-Tang (the story of the Ming Dynasty)

Author: Zhu Ying Compiler
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Strongly recommended by 20 top Gaokao (college entrance exam) winners in 2005. Over a thousand historical stories, thousands of influential figures, and thousands of classic images make this book irresistible. Unrestricted by profession or age, as long as you have a slight interest in history, you will love this set. "Reading History with Stories" embodies the eternal value and charm of Chinese history and culture. The book teaches you the basic principles of how to be a person and how to 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 liveliness and uniqueness of history. The book adopts a narrative style, ensuring you can't help but enjoy the 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. An era founded by a cowherd who once was a monk and a beggar is filled with both grand songs and absurdities, heroes of unknown origins, nationwide spies, powerful eunuchs, and an emperor who enjoyed carpentry. The wonders are unprecedented in Chinese history. In Chinese history, it's not just cold numbers and tedious figures. In the "Reading History with Stories" series, you can touch the reality and vitality of Chinese history, and feel the unbroken continuity of Chinese culture. This is a book series filled with reading pleasure, completely recreating the full picture of Chinese history from the pre-Qin period to the end of the Qing Dynasty, basically achieving the editing principles of completeness, richness, and simplicity. It allows you to read Chinese history effortlessly, learn the principles of how to be a person and how to 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 book 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.