Chinese Surname Map: Color Version

Author: Zhai Wenming
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Over 100 surnames of famous people, more than 200 famous individuals, 280,000 words of exquisite essays, over 900 beautiful illustrations, a harmonious combination of various visual elements to make culture and knowledge, forming a grand cultural map of Chinese culture.
This book is based on the traditional classic Hundred Family Surnames and combines the analysis trends of surname development, taking into account both the "historical surnames" and the newly emerging major surnames. It selects over 100 surnames, telling stories about surnames, introducing famous individuals with those surnames, outlining the origins and migrations of surnames, and interpreting the profound connotations of surname culture. It opens a path connecting history and reality for root-seeking, guiding readers to appreciate the vastness and unique charm of Chinese surname culture.
The content of this book is divided into two parts. The first part selects over 100 representative surnames, exploring aspects such as origins, migrations, and historical figures. It comprehensively covers everything related to each surname, including the place of origin, migration routes, main branches, founding ancestors, representative historical figures, and more. The second part examines the origins and changes of surnames, telling interesting anecdotes and stories about surnames from ancient to modern times, with a focus on a holistic and macro perspective on surname culture. The two parts complement each other, presenting a complete picture of Chinese surname culture.
Additionally, nearly a thousand exquisite illustrations are selected to vividly showcase the rich diversity of Chinese surname culture. This allows readers to embark on a fascinating root-seeking journey while gaining more aesthetic experiences, imaginative space, and a broader cultural perspective.