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Author: Chu Ping'an
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The four essays collected in this book share a common point—they are all discussions about the British. The first essay and the following three are very different in style, but since this book is about the British, the purpose of the article "Foreign Invasions in British History" is to narrate the origins of the British, so it is included in this book and placed in a prominent position. The second essay, "Englishmen, Frenchmen, Spaniards," is not an independent paper. It is based on the author's notes from reading Salvador De Madariaga's book "Englishmen, Frenchmen, Spaniards," and the notes were written during the author's time in London. The fourth essay, "Chinese and British," was written after the author finished the book "British Sketches." This essay narrates the author's various reflections on Chinese society over the years. Many of the issues discussed in this essay, at least in the author's view, are fundamental parts of the work we need to strive for today. Although this book was written half a century ago, it still holds great enlightenment for today. Looking at the four essays, the analysis is incisive and penetrating, with a fresh and lively writing style, making it a rare and excellent work. The analysis of the social and political character of the British in the book, as well as the author's observations on the national character of the Chinese, continues to inspire us in observing international affairs and understanding the social dynamics of China. Moreover, in today's era, this book is also a valuable resource for understanding foreign customs and traditions, as a guide to expanding knowledge, broadening horizons, and traveling abroad.