Major Historical Mysteries of China and the World Illustrated. Volume 1

Author: Xu Zuosheng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Ancient China is renowned not only for its long and splendid history but also for its many historical mysteries, which make the annals of Chinese history even more mysterious and intriguing. Generations of scholars have devoted their hearts and passion to unraveling these historical enigmas. This book is a highly valuable, specialized work dedicated to solving major historical mysteries in China and abroad. Author Xu Zuosheng, over the decades, has persistently and with great interest studied and explored major historical mysteries in China and abroad, achieving a series of significant results. This "Illustrated Studies on Major Historical Mysteries in China and Abroad" is the fruit of his diligent research and investigation. The book is divided into three volumes. Volume 6 includes six chapters, each introducing the research findings on six major historical mysteries, namely: the Ming Dynasty monk Yao Guangxiao and his relics; the traces of the Ming Prince Jianwen's escape; the stone carvings on Weiqiang Mountain; ancient cliff paintings in southeastern and southwestern Guizhou; the seventy-two mysterious tombs of Cao Cao; and the birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini in Nepal. The 113 illustrations in the book make the readers feel as if they are witnessing the findings firsthand.