World Cultural and Natural Heritage: Must-Read Books for Chinese Students (Color Illustrations and Textbook Edition)

Author: Ji Jianghong
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The magnificent grandeur of natural creation, the brilliant radiance of human wisdom, create one after another dazzling miracles on Earth. These unparalleled legacies still stand before us after the vicissitudes of time and the turmoil of wars, displaying beauty and endlessly telling the story of Florence, the city of flowers, the splendid rise and fall of Chichen Itza, the peerless glory of the Troy Ruins, and the paradise on Earth—the Great Barrier Reef. The ancient Earth civilization has nurtured countless wonders of nature and historical marvels imbued with the crystallization of human wisdom and labor. Today, these natural and cultural treasures still shine with captivating brilliance, becoming a precious heritage shared by all of humanity. To protect and remember these wonders of nature and civilization, in 1972, UNESCO passed the Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in Paris, France, listing outstanding and universally significant cultural relics and natural landscapes worldwide into the World Heritage List to ensure that these invaluable historical legacies are passed down through generations in our hands. This book selects 103 diverse cultural and natural heritage sites from UNESCO's World Heritage List, providing concise descriptions and introductions from multiple perspectives—geographical location, historical background, artistic value, historical significance, and more—to help readers explore the achievements of human culture and art and the wonders of nature. Additionally, the book is accompanied by high-quality images that vividly showcase the grandeur, elegance, and magical allure of the World Heritage sites, satisfying your insatiable gaze.